Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 184,539 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
184,539
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
91st
of 214 countries
All-time high
184,539
in 2024
All-time low
118,764
in 1982
Years of data
47
1977–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Switzerland, 1977–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Switzerland stood at 184,539. That is the highest value across all 47 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Switzerland peaked at 184,539 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 118,764, in 1982.
That places Switzerland 91st out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 47 years of available data.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 130,116 | — |
| 1978 | 127,869 | -1.7% |
| 1979 | 124,807 | -2.4% |
| 1980 | 122,060 | -2.2% |
| 1981 | 120,315 | -1.4% |
| 1982 | 118,764 | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 120,076 | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 119,261 | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 120,727 | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 123,128 | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 127,428 | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 132,879 | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 134,804 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 136,845 | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 139,798 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 141,360 | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 147,077 | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 151,785 | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 157,469 | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 160,987 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 160,616 | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 157,696 | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 157,751 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 156,364 | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 156,425 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 155,879 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 153,780 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 156,157 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 156,129 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 153,204 | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 151,699 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 152,919 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 147,200 | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 148,573 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 149,660 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 157,798 | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 165,659 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 168,860 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 172,439 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 172,688 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 173,911 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 176,229 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 179,132 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 181,083 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 182,157 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 184,403 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 184,539 | +0.1% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 184,539 is above the median for high income countries, which is 96,852, 1.9× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 184,539 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 181,903, 1.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 127,597 | 124,807 | 130,116 | 3 |
| 1980s | 123,944 | 118,764 | 134,804 | 10 |
| 1990s | 150,404 | 136,845 | 160,987 | 9 |
| 2000s | 155,031 | 151,699 | 157,751 | 10 |
| 2010s | 163,302 | 147,200 | 176,229 | 10 |
| 2020s | 182,263 | 179,132 | 184,539 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More education data for Switzerland
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0618 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Switzerland?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Switzerland was 184,539 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 184,539 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 118,764 in 1982.
- How does Switzerland rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Switzerland ranks 91st out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release