South Africa vs Switzerland: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions
South Africa
5.8%
in 2023
Switzerland
5.5%
in 2024
South Africa rank
150th
Switzerland rank
152nd
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5.8% against 5.5% in Switzerland, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 32 shared years of data; in 1986 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Africa ranks 150th and Switzerland ranks 152nd of 212 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | Switzerland |
| 1990s | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 5.6% | 5.5% | 0.1% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 5.8% against 5.5% in Switzerland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 0.3%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1986 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions?
- South Africa ranks 150th and Switzerland ranks 152nd of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions, 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