Republic of Korea vs Switzerland: Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education
Republic of Korea
33.8%
in 2024
Switzerland
34.6%
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
12th
Switzerland rank
11th
Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education over time
- Republic of Korea
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 34.6% against 33.8% in Republic of Korea, a difference of 0.8%.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 12th and Switzerland ranks 11th of 95 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.0% | 22.3% | 7.3% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 26.8% | 30.6% | 3.8% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 32.1% | 33.4% | 1.2% | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education, Republic of Korea or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 34.6% against 33.8% in Republic of Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education between Republic of Korea and Switzerland?
- 0.8%, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Switzerland?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and Switzerland rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education?
- Republic of Korea ranks 12th and Switzerland ranks 11th of 95 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education or higher, population 25+ years, rural, both sexes (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release