Norway vs Switzerland: School-age population
Norway
170,338
in 2024
Switzerland
180,314
in 2024
Norway rank
48th
Switzerland rank
46th
School-age population over time
- Norway
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 180,314 against 170,338 in Norway, a difference of 9,976.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times Norway's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Norway ahead.
Norway ranks 48th and Switzerland ranks 46th of 72 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Norway averaged higher in 2 and Switzerland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Norway | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 179,098 | 156,886 | 22,212 | Norway |
| 2010s | 186,704 | 162,768 | 23,936 | Norway |
| 2020s | 175,907 | 178,786 | 2,878 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher school-age population, Norway or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 180,314 against 170,338 in Norway as of 2024.
- What is the difference in school-age population between Norway and Switzerland?
- 9,976, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Switzerland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Norway and Switzerland rank globally for school-age population?
- Norway ranks 48th and Switzerland ranks 46th of 72 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as School-age population (pre-primary level). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.