The ICT services employment in Switzerland is forecasted to increase from 2.91% of total employment in 2024 to 3.06% in 2028. This steady rise illustrates a consistent upward trend, culminating in a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of around 1.26% over the five-year period. In 2023, ICT services constituted a smaller proportion of the total labor force, reflecting the ongoing digital transformation and the growing demand for tech skills.
Year-on-year variations are as follows:
- From 2024 to 2025: An increase of approximately 1.03%.
- From 2025 to 2026: An increase of approximately 1.36%.
- From 2026 to 2027: An increase of approximately 1.34%.
- From 2027 to 2028: An increase of approximately 1.32%.
Over the next few years, watch for trends such as the growing importance of digitalization, evolving regulatory frameworks affecting the ICT sector, advancements in AI and machine learning, and the increasing demand for cybersecurity expertise. These trends are likely to drive the continued expansion of ICT employment in Switzerland.
