Full-time equivalents (FTE)

FTEs are the total number of hours worked divided by the average number of hours worked for a full-time job. An alternative method is to add up the work-time percentages.

Statistical sources

Swiss Labour Force Survey (SLFS):

Employed persons in FTE are calculated on the basis of hours actually worked. Unemployed persons according to the ILO definition are calculated on the basis of the sought work-time percentages. Underemployed persons in FTE are calculated on the basis of desired working hours. Economically active persons in FTE are the sum of employed persons in FTE, unemployed persons based on the ILO definition in FTE and underemployed persons in FTE.

Employment Statistics (ES):

Employed persons in FTE are calculated on the basis of hours actually worked.

Job Statistics (JOBSTAT):

Jobs in FTE are calculated based on the total work-time percentages recorded for each establishment participating in the survey.

Structural Business Statistics (STATENT):

Jobs in FTE are estimated using an estimation model which is mainly based on OASI wage data supplemented by information from surveys, in particular the Job Statistics.