Registered unemployment in August 2021 - According to surveys by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), 126,355 unemployed people were registered at the regional employment centers (RAV) at the end of August 2021, 1,924 fewer than in the previous month. The unemployment rate fell from 2.8% in July 2021 to 2.7% in the reporting month. Compared to the same month last year, unemployment fell by 24,756 people (-16.4%). Youth unemployment in August 2021 Youth unemployment (15 to 24 year olds) increased by 1,600 people (+ 13.1%) to 13,801. Compared to the same month last year, this corresponds to a decrease of ... (full story)