Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Switzerland
Switzerland: Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes was 787 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
787
Change on year
up 212.3%
World rank
163rd
of 204 countries
All-time high
6,515
in 2012
All-time low
59
in 2014
Years of data
21
2000–2024
Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Switzerland, 2000–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 787 for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in 2024.
The figure is up 212.3% on the previous year and up 1,233.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Switzerland peaked at 6,515 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 59, in 2014.
That places Switzerland 163rd out of 204 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 of primary school age, both sexes in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,123 | — |
| 2001 | 3,388 | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 924 | -72.7% |
| 2003 | 1,196 | +29.4% |
| 2004 | 692 | -42.1% |
| 2009 | 1,850 | +167.3% |
| 2010 | 1,684 | -9.0% |
| 2011 | 4,576 | +171.7% |
| 2012 | 6,515 | +42.4% |
| 2013 | 212 | -96.7% |
| 2014 | 59 | -72.2% |
| 2015 | 157 | +166.1% |
| 2016 | 425 | +170.7% |
| 2017 | 629 | +48.0% |
| 2018 | 661 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 542 | -18.0% |
| 2020 | 713 | +31.5% |
| 2021 | 1,236 | +73.4% |
| 2022 | 1,399 | +13.2% |
| 2023 | 252 | -82.0% |
| 2024 | 787 | +212.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 787 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,450, 23% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 787 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,151, 19% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,862 | 692 | 3,388 | 6 |
| 2010s | 1,546 | 59 | 6,515 | 10 |
| 2020s | 877.4 | 252 | 1,399 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 160 British Virgin Islands 1,080 compare
- 161 Saint Lucia 1,033 compare
- 162 Sao Tome and Principe 969 compare
- 164 Malta 738 compare
- 165 Seychelles 699 compare
- 166 Samoa 626 compare
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 of primary school age, both sexes in Switzerland?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes in Switzerland was 787 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 6,515 in 2012.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 59 in 2014.
- How does Switzerland rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Switzerland ranks 163rd out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,233.9%. 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 of primary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release