Liechtenstein vs Switzerland: Number of years of compulsory primary and secondary education
Liechtenstein
10
in 2025
Switzerland
10
in 2025
Liechtenstein rank
22nd
Switzerland rank
22nd
Number of years of compulsory primary and secondary education over time
- Liechtenstein
- Switzerland
How they compare
Liechtenstein currently reports 10 against 10 in Switzerland, a difference of 0.
Across all 28 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Liechtenstein ranks 22nd and Switzerland ranks 22nd of 73 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Liechtenstein | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.5 | 9 | 0.5 | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 8 | 9 | 1 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 8 | 9.5 | 1.5 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 9.33 | 10 | 0.6667 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of years of compulsory primary and secondary education, Liechtenstein or Switzerland?
- Liechtenstein, at 10 against 10 in Switzerland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in number of years of compulsory primary and secondary education between Liechtenstein and Switzerland?
- 0, with Liechtenstein ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Liechtenstein and Switzerland?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2025.
- How do Liechtenstein and Switzerland rank globally for number of years of compulsory primary and secondary education?
- Liechtenstein ranks 22nd and Switzerland ranks 22nd of 73 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Number of years of compulsory primary and secondary education guaranteed in legal frameworks. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.