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

Sweden
17.0%
in 2023
Switzerland
19.1%
in 2024
Sweden rank
9th
Switzerland rank
6th

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

  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 19.1% against 17.0% in Sweden, a difference of 2.1%.

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

Across all 10 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.

Sweden ranks 9th and Switzerland ranks 6th of 81 countries.

Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sweden Switzerland Difference Ahead
2010s 11.7% 19.3% 7.5% Switzerland
2020s 16.0% 18.9% 3.0% Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Sweden or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 19.1% against 17.0% in Sweden as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Sweden and Switzerland?
2.1%, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and Switzerland?
10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
How do Sweden and Switzerland rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
Sweden ranks 9th 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.