28.10.2021 - New statistical information

People aged 50 and over in the labour market in 2020

In Switzerland, 33.5% of the economically active population was 50 or over in 2020. The economic activity rate of people aged 50 to 64 was 81% and their unemployment rate based on ILO definition was 4.0%. One year before normal retirement age, the early retirement rate was 39.0% for men and 30.4% for women.

Theme Work and income

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