Inbound internationally mobile students … continents unknown both in Switzerland
Switzerland: Inbound internationally mobile students … continents unknown both was 2,790 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in Switzerland, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in Switzerland is 2,790, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in Switzerland peaked at 4,485 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 67, in 2002.
That places Switzerland 18th out of 128 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inbound internationally mobile students … continents unknown both in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1,525 | — |
| 2000 | 1,128 | -26.0% |
| 2001 | 1,097 | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 67 | -93.9% |
| 2003 | 67 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 517 | +671.6% |
| 2005 | 82 | -84.1% |
| 2006 | 4,386 | +5248.8% |
| 2007 | 4,485 | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 1,312 | -70.7% |
| 2009 | 1,409 | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 894 | -36.6% |
| 2011 | 1,033 | +15.5% |
| 2012 | 1,287 | +24.6% |
| 2013 | 1,669 | +29.7% |
| 2014 | 2,409 | +44.3% |
| 2015 | 2,435 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 2,600 | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 2,815 | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 2,655 | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 2,647 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 2,726 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 2,801 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 2,919 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 2,819 | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 2,790 | -1.0% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 2,790 is above the median for high income countries, which is 10, 279.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 2,790 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.5, 223.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Inbound internationally mobile students … continents unknown both in Switzerland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +5248.8% | 82 | 4,386 |
| 2004 | +671.6% | 67 | 517 |
| 2002 | -93.9% | 1,097 | 67 |
| 2005 | -84.1% | 517 | 82 |
| 2008 | -70.7% | 4,485 | 1,312 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,525 | 1,525 | 1,525 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1,455 | 67 | 4,485 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,044 | 894 | 2,815 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,811 | 2,726 | 2,919 | 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 inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in Switzerland?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in Switzerland was 2,790 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 4,485 in 2007.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 67 in 2002.
- How does Switzerland rank for inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both?
- Switzerland ranks 18th out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. 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 Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release