Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Switzerland
Switzerland: Out-of-school children of primary school age, female was 352 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Switzerland, 2011–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Switzerland is 352, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 40.4% on the previous year and up 506.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Switzerland peaked at 3,102 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 58, in 2015.
Switzerland ranks 162nd of 180 countries on this measure, 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, female in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,240 | — |
| 2012 | 3,102 | +38.5% |
| 2015 | 58 | -98.1% |
| 2016 | 183 | +215.5% |
| 2017 | 287 | +56.8% |
| 2018 | 234 | -18.5% |
| 2019 | 164 | -29.9% |
| 2020 | 261 | +59.1% |
| 2021 | 434 | +66.3% |
| 2022 | 591 | +36.2% |
| 2024 | 352 | -40.4% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 352 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,552, 14% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 352 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,626, 10% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 895.43 | 58 | 3,102 | 7 |
| 2020s | 409.5 | 261 | 591 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 159 Saint Lucia 466 compare
- 160 Maldives 380 compare
- 161 Malta 358 compare
- 163 Montenegro 339 compare
- 164 Seychelles 323 compare
- 165 United Arab Emirates 312 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, female in Switzerland?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in Switzerland was 352 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 3,102 in 2012.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 58 in 2015.
- How does Switzerland rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, female?
- Switzerland ranks 162nd out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, female rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 506.9%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release