Switzerland vs United States of America: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population
Switzerland
41.6%
in 2024
United States of America
39.1%
in 2024
Switzerland rank
4th
United States of America rank
7th
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time
- Switzerland
- United States of America
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 41.6% against 39.1% in United States of America, a difference of 2.5%.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times United States of America's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Switzerland ranks 4th and United States of America ranks 7th of 112 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Switzerland | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37.1% | 33.5% | 3.6% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 40.6% | 37.6% | 3.1% | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population, Switzerland or United States of America?
- Switzerland, at 41.6% against 39.1% in United States of America as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between Switzerland and United States of America?
- 2.5%, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and United States of America?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2024.
- How do Switzerland and United States of America rank globally for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
- Switzerland ranks 4th and United States of America ranks 7th of 112 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.