South Africa vs Switzerland: Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level
South Africa
5.8%
in 2023
Switzerland
5.5%
in 2024
South Africa rank
150th
Switzerland rank
152nd
Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level 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 share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 5.8% against 5.5% in Switzerland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level 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 share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level?
- South Africa ranks 150th and Switzerland ranks 152nd of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Private primary institutions are managed by private entities, such as NGOs, religious groups, or businesses, rather than public authorities, regardless of profit motive.