Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Switzerland
Switzerland: Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private was 5.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Switzerland, 1977–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Switzerland stood at 5.0%.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Switzerland peaked at 19.2% in 1978 and was at its lowest, 3.3%, in 1984.
Switzerland ranks 179th of 211 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 11.6% | — |
| 1978 | 19.2% | +64.6% |
| 1979 | 18.6% | -2.8% |
| 1980 | 8.5% | -54.1% |
| 1981 | 7.1% | -16.8% |
| 1982 | 3.8% | -46.5% |
| 1983 | 3.6% | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 3.3% | -8.4% |
| 1985 | 3.5% | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 3.4% | -3.1% |
| 1987 | 3.4% | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 5.2% | +50.1% |
| 1989 | 5.2% | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 5.2% | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 5.3% | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 5.3% | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 6.5% | +21.0% |
| 1994 | 6.3% | -2.8% |
| 1995 | 6.8% | +8.5% |
| 1996 | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 5.7% | -12.5% |
| 2000 | 7.3% | +28.4% |
| 2001 | 7.5% | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 7.4% | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 7.2% | -3.1% |
| 2004 | 6.8% | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 8.4% | +24.0% |
| 2006 | 8.9% | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 9.4% | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 9.8% | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 9.7% | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 3.9% | -60.1% |
| 2011 | 3.9% | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 3.8% | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 5.2% | +35.5% |
| 2014 | 5.2% | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 4.9% | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 4.9% | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 5.0% | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 5.1% | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 5.2% | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 5.1% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 5.0% | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 5.0% | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 5.1% | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 5.0% | -1.4% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 5.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 30.6%, 16% of the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 5.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.0%, 36% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Switzerland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | +64.6% | 11.6% | 19.2% |
| 2010 | -60.1% | 9.7% | 3.9% |
| 1980 | -54.1% | 18.6% | 8.5% |
| 1988 | +50.1% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| 1982 | -46.5% | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| 2013 | +35.5% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.5% | 11.6% | 19.2% | 3 |
| 1980s | 4.7% | 3.3% | 8.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.0% | 5.2% | 6.8% | 8 |
| 2000s | 8.2% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.7% | 3.8% | 5.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
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 percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Switzerland?
- Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private in Switzerland was 5.0% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 19.2% in 1978.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.3% in 1984.
- How does Switzerland rank for percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private?
- Switzerland ranks 179th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. 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 Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in private institutions, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release