Registered unemployment in August 2023 - According to surveys by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), 89,881 unemployed were registered with the regional employment centers (RAV) at the end of August 2023, 2,280 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate rose from 1.9% in July 2023 to 2.0% in the reporting month. Compared to the same month last year, unemployment fell by 1,491 people (-1.6%). Youth unemployment in August 2023 Youth unemployment (15 to 24 year olds) increased by 1,783 people (+22.2%) to 9,812. Compared to the same month last year, this corresponds to an increase of 51 people ... (full story)