Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Switzerland
Switzerland: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 184,539 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Switzerland, 1977–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 184,539 for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in 2024. That is the highest value across all 48 years on record.
That represents a change of 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 (number), gaps filled 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 48 years of available data.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 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% |
| 1997 | 160,802 | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 160,616 | -0.1% |
| 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% |
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 | 151,444 | 136,845 | 160,987 | 10 |
| 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 (number), gaps filled in Switzerland?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Switzerland was 184,539 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 184,539 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 118,764 in 1982.
- How does Switzerland rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Switzerland ranks 91st out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
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About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.