Youth employment
In August 2026, 14,678 young people aged 15 to 24 are unemployed, 3.4% of that age group, up from 12,294 in July.
Updated
14,67815–24
3.4 %15–24
+19.4 %over 1 month
+7.3 %over 12 months
What the figures say
The number of unemployed young people rose by 2,384 (+19.4%) in a month and by 996 (+7.3%) in a year. Part of the August rise is seasonal: each summer young people finish school, an apprenticeship or studies without yet having found a place (SECO).
For context
The unemployment rate for the whole population is 3.0% in August 2026, and 2.7% for those aged 50 to 64.
See also
How to cite this page
Observatory of the Institut de commerce et de gestion de Genève, Youth employment, updated 20 September 2026. Data: official sources cited below.
Sources
Every figure is dated and points to its official source. The Institute's data are not forecasts.