Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Switzerland

Switzerland: Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) was 83.2% in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
83.2%
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
31st
of 56 countries
All-time high
86.7%
in 2019
All-time low
25.2%
in 2008
Years of data
9
2008–2023

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Switzerland, 2008–2023

204060802008201520232008: 25.2 %2012: 59.1 %2014: 45.3 %2015: 77.5 %2016: 77.4 %2017: 58.1 %2019: 86.7 %2021: 83 %2023: 83.2 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Switzerland is 83.2%, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 40.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Switzerland peaked at 86.7% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 25.2%, in 2008.

That places Switzerland 31st out of 56 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Switzerland, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), 15-24 years old, male (%) in Switzerland, 2008 to 2023.
Year % Change
2008 25.2%
2012 59.1% +134.5%
2014 45.3% -23.4%
2015 77.5% +71.1%
2016 77.4% -0.1%
2017 58.1% -24.9%
2019 86.7% +49.2%
2021 83.0% -4.3%
2023 83.2% +0.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 25.2% 25.2% 25.2% 1
2010s 67.4% 45.3% 86.7% 6
2020s 83.1% 83.0% 83.2% 2

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 29 Sweden 83.7% compare
  2. 30 Bulgaria 83.3% compare
  3. 32 Finland 82.7% compare
  4. 33 North Macedonia 82.6% compare
  5. 34 Poland 81.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Switzerland?
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Switzerland was 83.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 86.7% in 2019.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 25.2% in 2008.
How does Switzerland rank for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the)?
Switzerland ranks 31st out of 56 countries with data for 2023.
Is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 40.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), 15-24 years old, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), 15-24 years old, male (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
56 places, 741 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release