Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled both in Switzerland
Switzerland: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled both was 337,303 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Switzerland, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Switzerland stood at 337,303.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Switzerland peaked at 339,009 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 51,426, in 1971.
That places Switzerland 70th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled both in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 51,426 | — |
| 1972 | 53,595 | +4.2% |
| 1973 | 56,534 | +5.5% |
| 1974 | 60,329 | +6.7% |
| 1975 | 62,584 | +3.7% |
| 1976 | 64,720 | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 72,375 | +11.8% |
| 1978 | 74,730 | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 78,120 | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 81,530 | +4.4% |
| 1981 | 85,127 | +4.4% |
| 1982 | 88,385 | +3.8% |
| 1983 | 90,568 | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 95,661 | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 105,897 | +10.7% |
| 1986 | 110,111 | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 117,017 | +6.3% |
| 1988 | 121,693 | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 125,158 | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 132,753 | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 137,486 | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 143,067 | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 146,266 | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 148,664 | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 148,154 | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 148,024 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 150,338 | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 152,653 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 156,390 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 156,879 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 163,373 | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 170,085 | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 185,965 | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 195,947 | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 199,696 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 204,999 | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 213,112 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 224,469 | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 233,488 | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 248,639 | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 257,696 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 269,573 | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 279,832 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 289,722 | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 294,450 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 295,149 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 300,618 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 306,743 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 312,933 | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 319,534 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 332,380 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 339,009 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 335,665 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 337,303 | +0.5% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 337,303 is above the median for high income countries, which is 158,952, 2.1× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 337,303 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 294,128, 1.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 63,824 | 51,426 | 78,120 | 9 |
| 1980s | 102,115 | 81,530 | 125,158 | 10 |
| 1990s | 146,380 | 132,753 | 156,390 | 10 |
| 2000s | 194,801 | 156,879 | 233,488 | 10 |
| 2010s | 285,536 | 248,639 | 312,933 | 10 |
| 2020s | 332,778 | 319,534 | 339,009 | 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Switzerland?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Switzerland was 337,303 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 339,009 in 2022.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 51,426 in 1971.
- How does Switzerland rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Switzerland ranks 70th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, 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.
Computed from
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, 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.