Evolution of Employment Status

Prior to their relocation to Switzerland, 67.3 % of the surveyed held full-time jobs, while 14.3% were employed part-time. At their arrival, we observe a trend of adaptation leading to a decrease in the percentage of people working full-time (53.4%). At the time of the survey, a few years after their relocation, the proportion of respondents working full-time increased to 63.6 %. The percentage of part-timers rose to 19.6%, reflecting a 5.3% increase from the pre-migration situation. Overall, the proportion of employed persons remains constant before and after migration, but part-time work is more common.

Before moving to Switzerland, only 5.5% of those surveyed were looking for work. This rate increases after arrival in Switzerland (14.8%), then drops to 7.4% at the time of the survey. This pattern confirms a gradual adaptation or integration into the Swiss labor market.

Source: Migration-Mobility Survey 2024. Weighted totals. Respondents were able to select multiple answers.