Legend
- High Impact Expected
- Med Impact Expected
- Low Impact Expected
- Non-Economic
Revision
- Green NumberBetter than forecast -or- revised better
- Red NumberWorse than forecast -or- revised worse
- m/mMonth Over Month
- q/qQuarter Over Quarter
- y/yYear Over Year
- K Thousand
- M Million
- B Billion
- T Trillion
CH Unemployment Rate
Although it's generally viewed as a lagging indicator, the number of unemployed people is an important signal of overall economic health because consumer spending is highly correlated with labor-market conditions. Unemployment is also a major consideration for those steering the country's monetary policy;
Source first released in Apr 2018;
- CH Unemployment Rate Graph
- History
| Expected Impact / Date | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 5.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| May 17, 2026 | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 5.4% | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 5.1% | 5.2% | 5.1% |
| Dec 14, 2025 | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 5.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
- Details
Specs
Measures:
Percentage of the total urban work force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment during the previous month;
Usual Effect:
'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for energy prices;
Frequency:
Released monthly, excluding Feb, about 15 days after the month ends;
Also Called:
Jobless Rate;
Event Type:
Employment