Definition
The term "ILO unemployed" refers to people aged 15-74 who:
- were not employed during the reference week and
- were actively looking for work during the previous four weeks and
- were available for work.
This definition complies with the recommendations of the International Labour Organization and the OECD as well as with the EUROSTAT definition.
(see also related concepts: "registered unemployed persons" and "registered job seekers")
Statistical sources
Labour Market Accounts (LMA):
ILO unemployed in the permanent resident population and the registered unemployed with a non-permanent residence permit
Unemployment Statistics as defined by ILO, Swiss Labour Force Survey (SLFS):
ILO unemployed in the permanent resident population
An updated version of this document is available. Please see the following link:
ILO Unemployed (ILO = International Labour Office)
ILO Unemployed (ILO = International Labour Office)
| Language | EN |
|---|---|
| Other languages | IT , FR , DE |
| Type | Definition |
| Published on | 22.08.2018 |
| Published by | Federal Statistical Office |
| Theme |
Economic and social situation of the population
Work and income |
| FSO number | glos-634-en |
| Survey, statistics |
Labour Market Accounts
Unemployment Statistics (ILO-based) Swiss Labour Force Survey |
