Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Switzerland
Switzerland: Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary was 398 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Switzerland, 2000–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Switzerland is 398, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 58.1% on the previous year and down 64.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Switzerland peaked at 1,871 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 174, in 2015.
That places Switzerland 148th out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,585 | — |
| 2001 | 1,871 | +18.0% |
| 2002 | 1,588 | -15.1% |
| 2003 | 1,492 | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 1,470 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 1,102 | -25.0% |
| 2014 | 1,135 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 174 | -84.7% |
| 2016 | 455 | +161.5% |
| 2017 | 483 | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 413 | -14.5% |
| 2019 | 275 | -33.4% |
| 2020 | 413 | +50.2% |
| 2021 | 647 | +56.7% |
| 2022 | 950 | +46.8% |
| 2024 | 398 | -58.1% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 398 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,166, 13% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 398 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,969, 10% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,601 | 1,470 | 1,871 | 5 |
| 2010s | 576.71 | 174 | 1,135 | 7 |
| 2020s | 602 | 398 | 950 | 4 |
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 out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Switzerland?
- Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Switzerland was 398 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 1,871 in 2001.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 174 in 2015.
- How does Switzerland rank for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary?
- Switzerland ranks 148th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.9%. 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 Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary school age, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release