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Swiss Statistics

Unemployment and vacancies – IndicatorsShortage of work

Persons affected by shortage of work, per gender

2011, yearly average, permanent resident population, in '000 and in %
 TotalMenWomen
In thousands:   
Unemployed based on ILO definition1849193
+ Underemployed27464211
= Total no. of persons affected by shortage of work459155303
In % of labour force:   
Unemployment rate based on ILO definition4.1%3.7%4.5%
+ underemployment rate6.0%2.6%10.1%
= Work shortage rate10.1%6.3%14.6%
Figures converted to full-time equivalents (000’s):   
Unemployed based on ILO definition
+ Underemployed882365
= Total
Swiss Labour Force Survey (SLFS), SFSO
Last updated: 15.05.2012
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