Switzerland Has the Fastest Growth in Remote Work in Europe
A recent analysis by the job site Indeed shows that the percentage of job postings offering the option to work remotely in Switzerland has risen by 12.7 percent since the beginning of 2026—the sharpest increase in all of Europe. For the first time, Switzerland has surpassed Germany in the percentage of jobs offering the option to work from home.
Nearly one in seven job postings in Switzerland now offers the option of remote work. This is the highest figure since tracking began in 2019—and marks a remarkable shift compared to the rest of Europe.
Switzerland Overtakes Germany in the Percentage of Employees Working from Home for the First Time
According to the latest analysis by the job site Indeed Since the beginning of 2026, the share of job postings offering a remote work option in Switzerland has risen by 12.7 percent. This brings the share of remote work positions to 15.1 percent—putting Switzerland ahead of Germany for the first time, which currently stands at 14.7 percent.
This growth is particularly striking in the European context. While Switzerland leads the way, several economically strong countries have seen declines since the beginning of the year: Germany fell by 1.5 percent, the United Kingdom by 4.3 percent, and the Netherlands by 5.1 percent. The decline was most pronounced in Sweden, at minus 13.5 percent. Aside from Switzerland, the only countries showing substantial growth are Belgium, at plus 7.4 percent, and Italy, at plus 6.1 percent—though both remain at lower overall levels of 10.3 percent and 13.5 percent, respectively.
Office and administrative jobs are growing rapidly—tech jobs are under pressure
Within Switzerland, the picture varies by occupational group. Jobs in the office and administrative sector recorded the strongest percentage growth, at just under 64 percent. This is followed by mechanical engineering, with an increase of around 55 percent. The banking and finance sector is also growing: Here, the share of remote work opportunities rose by 50.1 percent—flexible work arrangements are offered in nearly half of all job postings.
At the other end of the spectrum are technical professions. In the data and analytics sector, the proportion of employees working from home fell by 21.6 percent; in IT systems and solutions, by 4.9 percent; and in software development, by 3.8 percent. The sharpest declines were seen in the private and public security sectors, down 18.1 percent, and in the legal sector, down 15.7 percent. In these sectors, employers appear to be increasingly requiring employees to be on-site.
The Expert's Assessment
Dr. Virginia Sondergeld, a labor market expert and economist at Indeed Hiring Lab, interprets the results as follows: «When the overall supply of jobs declines, the balance of power in the labor market shifts as well. Companies then no longer have to go to any lengths to attract talent. As a result, we’re seeing a decline in the benefits offered—and sometimes in salaries as well. When it comes to working from home, however, the picture is more nuanced. Although many European labor markets are currently under pressure, this isn’t necessarily accompanied by a decline in jobs that can be done remotely. In Switzerland, in fact, the opposite is true. Working from home continues to gain importance here. When companies are looking for specialized professionals, they can make themselves more attractive by offering remote work options. This allows them, for example, to overcome geographical limitations and commuting times and expand their talent pool.»
Source: Indeed
