Decrease in hours worked during the last 2 weeks of the 1st quarter due to COVID-19

Neuchâtel, 14.05.2020 - The number of employed persons in Switzerland rose by 1.1% between the 1st quarter 2019 and the 1st quarter 2020. During the same period, the unemployment rate as defined by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) declined from 4.9% to 4.5%. These indicators reflect the averages for the quarter and are thus only marginally affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Initial estimates, however, indicate a decline in the hours worked during the last 2 weeks of the quarter. These are some of the results of the Swiss Labour Force Survey (SLFS).

This press release and further information on this topic can be found on the FSO website (see link below).


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Thomas Christin, FSO, Labour Force, tel.: +41 58 463 69 82,
e-mail: Thomas.Christin@bfs.admin.ch



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Federal Statistical Office
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