4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%) in Switzerland
Switzerland: 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%) was 99.6 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Latest (2018)
99.6
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
38th
of 164 countries
All-time high
100
in 2000
All-time low
99.6
in 2018
Years of data
19
2000–2018
4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education in Switzerland, 2000–2018
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Switzerland is 99.6, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Switzerland peaked at 100 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 99.6, in 2018.
Switzerland ranks 38th of 164 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 100 | — |
| 2001 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 99.6 | -0.4% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 99.6 is below the median for high income countries, which is 100, 100% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 99.6 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 99.8, 100% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 99.96 | 99.6 | 100 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More education data for Switzerland
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.87 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.86 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 68,266 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 5,583 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,990 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 89,549 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 636,381 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 556,945 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Switzerland?
- 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Switzerland was 99.6 in 2018, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 99.6 in 2018.
- How does Switzerland rank for 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education?
- Switzerland ranks 38th out of 164 countries with data for 2018.
- Is 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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