Registered unemployment in August 2017 - According to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) surveys, 135,578 unemployed were registered at the Regional Employment Centers (RAV) at the end of August 2017, 1'652 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate remained at 3.0% in the reporting month. Compared to the previous month, unemployment decreased by 7'280 persons (-5.1%). Youth unemployment in August 2017 The youth unemployment (15 to 24-year-olds) rose by 3'089 persons (+ 19.7%) to 18'752. Compared to the previous year, this corresponds to a decrease of 1,888 persons (-9.1%).