Republic of Korea vs Switzerland: School life expectancy, primary, both sexes
Republic of Korea
6.06 years
in 2024
Switzerland
6.08 years
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
88th
Switzerland rank
85th
School life expectancy, primary, both sexes over time
- Republic of Korea
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 6.08 years against 6.06 years in Republic of Korea, a difference of 0.02 years.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 88th and Switzerland ranks 85th of 218 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 years | 6.27 years | 0.2696 years | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 5.98 years | 6.16 years | 0.1721 years | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 5.98 years | 6.11 years | 0.1331 years | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher school life expectancy, primary, both sexes, Republic of Korea or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 6.08 years against 6.06 years in Republic of Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in school life expectancy, primary, both sexes between Republic of Korea and Switzerland?
- 0.02 years, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Switzerland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and Switzerland rank globally for school life expectancy, primary, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 88th and Switzerland ranks 85th of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as School life expectancy, primary, both sexes (years). 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