Latvia vs Switzerland: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population

Latvia
20.2%
in 2023
Switzerland
19.1%
in 2024
Latvia rank
5th
Switzerland rank
6th

Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population over time

  • Latvia
  • Switzerland
05101520201420192024

How they compare

Latvia currently reports 20.2% against 19.1% in Switzerland, a difference of 1.1%.

That makes Latvia's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Switzerland ahead.

Latvia ranks 5th and Switzerland ranks 6th of 81 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Latvia Switzerland Difference Ahead
2010s 13.1% 19.3% 6.1% Switzerland
2020s 19.5% 18.5% 1.1% Latvia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Latvia or Switzerland?
Latvia, at 20.2% against 19.1% in Switzerland as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Latvia and Switzerland?
1.1%, with Latvia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Switzerland?
8 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
How do Latvia and Switzerland rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
Latvia ranks 5th and Switzerland ranks 6th of 81 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Master'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

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
81 places, 899 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.