AU months of July 2025, the number of job seekers recorded an increase (+187) to reach 6,319 people. An increase The number of unemployed-anduse (+125) is also observed with a workforce now fixing at 4,058 people.
Lhe cantonal unemployment rate records an increase of 0.2 point compared to the previous month, reaching 4.5%. At the French -speaking level, the increase is more moderate (+0.1 point) with a rate standing at 3.9%. At the level of native, the unemployment rate remains stable at 2.7%.
HAbiled, the summer period is accompanied by an increase in unemployment among young people at the end of vocational training. Cepend Ant, this increase is observed this year for all age groups. Thus, young people under 25 (+5), people aged 25 to 49 (+99) and those over 50 (+21) see their workforce increase. Consequently, unemployment rates for young people and seniors increased by 0.1 PT, reaching 5.0% and 3.8% respectively.
LAt the summer vacation period is not very conducive to the commitment of personnel (especially in the watchmaking sector), which explains part of the increase in the unemployment rate in July. Increases in the number of unemployed-anduse are noted for certain economic sectors such as other manufacturing activities (+25), the manufacture of equipment and machines (+21), teaching (+20), activities for human health (+17), social action without accommodation (+17) and specialized scientific and technical activities (+16).
HAS The opposite, a drop is observed in the construction (-22) and wholesale and generous trade and motorcycle (-12) sectors.
The job market remains under pressure in an unstable international environment. The recent announcement of new customs rights applied by the United States on certain Swiss exports will particularly impact the Neuchâtel economy, characterized by the importance of its industrial fabric and strongly oriented towards export.
