Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) was 173,465 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
173,465
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
69th
of 195 countries
All-time high
173,987
in 2022
All-time low
19,801
in 1977
Years of data
47
1977–2024
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Switzerland, 1977–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Switzerland stood at 173,465.
The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 20.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Switzerland peaked at 173,987 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 19,801, in 1977.
That places Switzerland 69th out of 195 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, female (number) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 19,801 | — |
| 1978 | 20,732 | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 21,996 | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 23,738 | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 25,766 | +8.5% |
| 1982 | 27,562 | +7.0% |
| 1983 | 29,246 | +6.1% |
| 1984 | 31,358 | +7.2% |
| 1985 | 33,785 | +7.7% |
| 1986 | 35,373 | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 37,590 | +6.3% |
| 1988 | 38,622 | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 40,827 | +5.7% |
| 1990 | 45,236 | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 47,647 | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 50,293 | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 52,575 | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 54,571 | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 55,154 | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 55,746 | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 62,696 | +12.5% |
| 1999 | 65,235 | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 66,886 | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 69,747 | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 73,589 | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 82,258 | +11.8% |
| 2004 | 88,067 | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 91,945 | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 96,239 | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 101,409 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 110,596 | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 115,953 | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 122,359 | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 126,914 | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 132,873 | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 138,512 | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 143,526 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 146,643 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 146,395 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 149,455 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 152,824 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 156,644 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 161,428 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 169,427 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 173,987 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 172,145 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 173,465 | +0.8% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 173,465 is above the median for high income countries, which is 97,133, 1.8× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 173,465 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 157,648, 1.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20,843 | 19,801 | 21,996 | 3 |
| 1980s | 32,387 | 23,738 | 40,827 | 10 |
| 1990s | 54,350 | 45,236 | 65,235 | 9 |
| 2000s | 89,669 | 66,886 | 115,953 | 10 |
| 2010s | 141,614 | 122,359 | 156,644 | 10 |
| 2020s | 170,090 | 161,428 | 173,987 | 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, female in Switzerland?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Switzerland was 173,465 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 173,987 in 2022.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,801 in 1977.
- How does Switzerland rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female?
- Switzerland ranks 69th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release