In 2023, the largest share of people in employment in Switzerland worked in health and social services at approximately 768,485 employees. This translated to 14.5 percent of all employed persons. The smallest share of employees was found in water supply and removal of environmental pollution, at only 0.4 percent of all employees working in this industry. However, employment increased by around 2.3 percent compared to the previous year, indicating that, even though it is a relatively small industry, it is growing quicker than others.
Number of employees in Switzerland in 2023, by industry
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Bundesamt für Statistik (Schweiz). (March 18, 2024). Number of employees in Switzerland in 2023, by industry [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 26, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1489362/number-of-employees-by-industry-switzerland/
Bundesamt für Statistik (Schweiz). " Number of employees in Switzerland in 2023, by industry." Chart. March 18, 2024. Statista. Accessed September 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1489362/number-of-employees-by-industry-switzerland/
Bundesamt für Statistik (Schweiz). (2024). Number of employees in Switzerland in 2023, by industry. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: September 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1489362/number-of-employees-by-industry-switzerland/
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