Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Switzerland
Switzerland: Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region was 787 children in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Switzerland, 2000–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in children.
Analysis
In 2024, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Switzerland stood at 787 children.
That represents a change of up 212.3% on the previous year and up 1,233.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Switzerland peaked at 6,515 children in 2012 and was at its lowest, 59 children, in 2014.
That places Switzerland 158th out of 196 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.
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,123 children | — |
| 2001 | 3,388 children | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 924 children | -72.7% |
| 2003 | 1,196 children | +29.4% |
| 2004 | 692 children | -42.1% |
| 2009 | 1,850 children | +167.3% |
| 2010 | 1,684 children | -9.0% |
| 2011 | 4,576 children | +171.7% |
| 2012 | 6,515 children | +42.4% |
| 2013 | 212 children | -96.7% |
| 2014 | 59 children | -72.2% |
| 2015 | 157 children | +166.1% |
| 2016 | 425 children | +170.7% |
| 2017 | 629 children | +48.0% |
| 2018 | 661 children | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 542 children | -18.0% |
| 2020 | 713 children | +31.5% |
| 2021 | 1,236 children | +73.4% |
| 2022 | 1,399 children | +13.2% |
| 2023 | 252 children | -82.0% |
| 2024 | 787 children | +212.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 787 children is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,674 children, 21% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 787 children is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,210 children, 19% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,862 children | 692 children | 3,388 children | 6 |
| 2010s | 1,546 children | 59 children | 6,515 children | 10 |
| 2020s | 877.4 children | 252 children | 1,399 children | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 155 British Virgin Islands 1,080 children compare
- 156 Saint Lucia 1,033 children compare
- 157 Sao Tome and Principe 969 children compare
- 159 Malta 738 children compare
- 160 Seychelles 699 children compare
- 161 Samoa 626 children 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 primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Switzerland?
- Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Switzerland was 787 children in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 6,515 children in 2012.
- What is the lowest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 59 children in 2014.
- How does Switzerland rank for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region?
- Switzerland ranks 158th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region 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 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Children in the official primary school age range who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary education.