Ireland vs Switzerland: Pupils enrolled in lower-secondary education by programme

Ireland
246,169 Number
in 2024
Switzerland
282,698 Number
in 2024
Ireland rank
24th
Switzerland rank
22nd

Pupils enrolled in lower-secondary education by programme over time

  • Ireland
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 282,698 Number against 246,169 Number in Ireland, a difference of 36,529 Number.

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

Across all 12 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 24th and Switzerland ranks 22nd of 46 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Switzerland Difference Ahead
2010s 202,122 Number 260,241 Number 58,119 Number Switzerland
2020s 230,342 Number 269,537 Number 39,195 Number Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pupils enrolled in lower-secondary education by programme, Ireland or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 282,698 Number against 246,169 Number in Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in pupils enrolled in lower-secondary education by programme between Ireland and Switzerland?
36,529 Number, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Switzerland?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Ireland and Switzerland rank globally for pupils enrolled in lower-secondary education by programme?
Ireland ranks 24th and Switzerland ranks 22nd of 46 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Pupils enrolled in lower-secondary education by programme orientation, sex, type of institution and intensity of participation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Pupils enrolled in lower-secondary education by programme orientation, sex, type of institution and intensity of participation
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 548 data points, 2012–2024
Last refreshed