Out-of-school children of primary school age, male in Switzerland
Switzerland: Out-of-school children of primary school age, male was 435 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, male in Switzerland, 2011–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, male in Switzerland is 435, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 46.2% on the previous year and up 339.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, male in Switzerland peaked at 3,413 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 99, in 2015.
Switzerland ranks 161st 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, male in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,336 | — |
| 2012 | 3,413 | +46.1% |
| 2015 | 99 | -97.1% |
| 2016 | 242 | +144.4% |
| 2017 | 342 | +41.3% |
| 2018 | 427 | +24.9% |
| 2019 | 378 | -11.5% |
| 2020 | 452 | +19.6% |
| 2021 | 802 | +77.4% |
| 2022 | 808 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 435 | -46.2% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 435 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,220, 14% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 435 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,315, 13% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,034 | 99 | 3,413 | 7 |
| 2020s | 624.25 | 435 | 808 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 158 British Virgin Islands 525 compare
- 159 French Polynesia 500
- 160 Fiji 455 compare
- 161 Tonga 435
- 163 Malta 380 compare
- 164 Seychelles 376 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, male in Switzerland?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, male in Switzerland was 435 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, male recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 3,413 in 2012.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, male recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 99 in 2015.
- How does Switzerland rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, male?
- Switzerland ranks 161st out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, male rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 339.4%. 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, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release