According to surveys conducted by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) in late September 2016 were 142'675 unemployed at the regional employment centers (RAV), 183 less than in the previous month. The unemployment rate remained at 3.2% in June. Compared to the previous month, unemployment increased by 4'449 persons (+ 3.2%). Youth unemployment in September 2016 Youth unemployment (15 to 24 years) decreased by 613 persons (-3.0%) to 20'027. Compared with the previous month, this represents a decrease of 591 persons (-2.9%).