Jobs: all cantons compared
Jobs 2026: the highest value goes to the canton of Zurich (1'141'903 jobs), the lowest to the canton of Appenzell Inner Rhodes (9'580 jobs). The full ranking of all 26 cantons:
Total jobs located in the canton (full- and part-time). A measure of the size of the local job market. (Source: BFS STATENT)
| # | Canton | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zurich | 1'141'903 jobs | 2023 |
| 2 | Bern | 673'665 jobs | 2023 |
| 3 | Vaud | 494'645 jobs | 2023 |
| 4 | Geneva | 396'090 jobs | 2023 |
| 5 | Aargau | 362'451 jobs | 2023 |
| 6 | St. Gallen | 318'271 jobs | 2023 |
| 7 | Lucerne | 272'217 jobs | 2023 |
| 8 | Ticino | 252'483 jobs | 2023 |
| 9 | Basel-Stadt | 199'745 jobs | 2023 |
| 10 | Valais | 198'633 jobs | 2023 |
| 11 | Fribourg | 166'675 jobs | 2023 |
| 12 | Basel-Landschaft | 160'248 jobs | 2023 |
| 13 | Solothurn | 151'666 jobs | 2023 |
| 14 | Thurgau | 148'637 jobs | 2023 |
| 15 | Grisons | 141'221 jobs | 2023 |
| 16 | Zug | 131'705 jobs | 2023 |
| 17 | Neuchâtel | 114'700 jobs | 2023 |
| 18 | Schwyz | 92'155 jobs | 2023 |
| 19 | Schaffhausen | 48'550 jobs | 2023 |
| 20 | Jura | 48'091 jobs | 2023 |
| 21 | Appenzell Outer Rhodes | 27'891 jobs | 2023 |
| 22 | Nidwalden | 25'421 jobs | 2023 |
| 23 | Obwalden | 23'646 jobs | 2023 |
| 24 | Glarus | 23'131 jobs | 2023 |
| 25 | Uri | 19'586 jobs | 2023 |
| 26 | Appenzell Inner Rhodes | 9'580 jobs | 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which canton has the lowest Jobs?
The canton of Appenzell Inner Rhodes, at 9'580 jobs.
Which canton has the highest Jobs?
The canton of Zurich, at 1'141'903 jobs.