According to the SECO, at the end of September 2017 133,169 unemployed persons were registered with the regional employment services centers (RAV), 2,409 less than in the previous month. The unemployment rate remained at 3.0% in the reporting month. Compared to the previous month, unemployment fell by 9'506 persons (-6.7%). Youth unemployment in September 2017 The youth unemployment (15 to 24 year olds) decreased by 1,043 persons (-5.6%) to 17'709. Compared to the previous year, this corresponds to a decrease of 2'318 persons (-11.6%).