Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) was 61.4 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
61.4
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
25th
of 47 countries
All-time high
70.1
in 2001
All-time low
57.6
in 2009
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Participation rate in education and training in Switzerland, 2000–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participation rate in education and training in Switzerland is 61.4, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate in education and training in Switzerland peaked at 70.1 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 57.6, in 2009.
Switzerland ranks 25th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 66.1 | — |
| 2001 | 70.1 | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 67.9 | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 60 | -11.6% |
| 2004 | 62.2 | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 61.2 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 57.8 | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 62.8 | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 63.5 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 57.6 | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 62.4 | +8.3% |
| 2011 | 61.6 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 62.3 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 63.2 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 63.2 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 64.8 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 63.9 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 64.5 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 66 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 66.8 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 65.8 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 60.8 | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 57.6 | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 63.8 | +10.8% |
| 2024 | 60.6 | -5.0% |
| 2025 | 61.4 | +1.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 61.4 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 62.75, 98% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 61.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 63.5, 97% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62.92 | 57.6 | 70.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 63.87 | 61.6 | 66.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 61.67 | 57.6 | 65.8 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More education data for Switzerland
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.87 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.86 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation rate in education and training in Switzerland?
- Participation rate in education and training in Switzerland was 61.4 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation rate in education and training recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 70.1 in 2001.
- What is the lowest participation rate in education and training recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.6 in 2009.
- How does Switzerland rank for participation rate in education and training?
- Switzerland ranks 25th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participation rate in education and training rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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