Category: switzerland
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Excess Mortality in Switzerland: Regional Disparities Highlighted
Switzerland experienced varying levels of excess mortality across different regions during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest data on mortality rates. The figures reveal significant disparities in the impact of the virus, with some areas being hit harder than others. The data, obtained from various regions in Switzerland, sheds light on the toll the…
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Increase in Number of Hours Worked in Switzerland in 2022
According to the latest findings from the Swiss Labour Force Survey and its derivative statistics, Switzerland witnessed a notable increase in the number of hours worked in 2022. The data, released by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), reveals a positive trend in the country’s labor market. In 2022, a total of 7.922 billion hours were…
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Switzerland’s Registered Unemployment Rate Remains Stable at 2.0% in April 2023, with Youth and Senior Unemployment Rates Decreasing
According to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the number of registered unemployed individuals in Switzerland decreased by 2,221 to 90,534 in April 2023, while the unemployment rate remained at 2.0%. Compared to the previous year, unemployment decreased by 13,857 (-13.3%). Youth unemployment decreased by 504 (-6.1%) to 7,726, while unemployment among individuals aged…
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The Annual Report 2022 of the Federal Statistical Office highlights important achievements and contributions to the data ecosystem in Switzerland.
The Jahresbericht 2022 by the Bundesamt für Statistik highlights important milestones achieved in 2022 in relation to its Mehrjahresprogramm (MJP 2020-2023). The report covers various aspects of statistical production and products, including population, education and science, health, society, mobility and transport, space, environment, and sustainable development, among others. The report also discusses the importance of…
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Swiss Consumer Prices Remain Stable in April 2023 with 2.6% Inflation Compared to Previous Year
Swiss consumer prices remained stable in April 2023 compared to the previous month, according to the Federal Statistical Office. The consumer price index (CPI) was unchanged at 106.0 points, with inflation at 2.6% compared to the same month last year. Prices for air transport and package holidays, as well as clothing and footwear, increased while…
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Statistics on Pupils and Students in Switzerland’s Education System, 2021/22: Enrollment by Gender and Citizenship Status
In compulsory education, there were a total of 987,664 students, of which 508,142 were female and 479,522 were male. The majority of students (715,946) were of Swiss origin, followed by 271,285 foreign students and 433 unspecified. At the primary level, there were 182,158 students, and at the lower secondary level, there were 270,072 students. At…
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Swiss Retail Trade Turnover Sees Modest Growth of 0.9% in March 2023
Swiss retail trade turnover rose by 0.9% in March 2023 compared to the previous year, adjusted for sales days and holidays. However, seasonally adjusted nominal turnover decreased by 0.2% compared to the previous month.