Repeaters in lower secondary general education … lower both sexes in Switzerland
Switzerland: Repeaters in lower secondary general education … lower both sexes was 2,952 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Switzerland, 1981–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Switzerland is 2,952, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and down 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Switzerland peaked at 19,523 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 2,472, in 2021.
That places Switzerland 116th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in lower secondary general education … lower both sexes in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 18,853 | — |
| 1982 | 19,171 | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 18,963 | -1.1% |
| 1984 | 13,375 | -29.5% |
| 1985 | 19,523 | +46.0% |
| 1986 | 13,203 | -32.4% |
| 1987 | 12,637 | -4.3% |
| 1988 | 11,719 | -7.3% |
| 1989 | 9,498 | -19.0% |
| 1990 | 9,735 | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 9,185 | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 9,842 | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 10,049 | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 10,830 | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 4,255 | -60.7% |
| 2004 | 4,695 | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 4,648 | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 4,736 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 4,661 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 4,595 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 3,988 | -13.2% |
| 2012 | 3,844 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 4,032 | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 4,113 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 3,913 | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 3,103 | -20.7% |
| 2017 | 3,149 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 3,096 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 3,185 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 3,193 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 2,472 | -22.6% |
| 2022 | 2,970 | +20.1% |
| 2023 | 2,889 | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 2,952 | +2.2% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 2,952 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,090, 2.7× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 2,952 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,096, 2.7× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repeaters in lower secondary general education … lower both sexes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -60.7% | 10,830 | 4,255 |
| 1985 | +46.0% | 13,375 | 19,523 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15,216 | 9,498 | 19,523 | 9 |
| 1990s | 8,983 | 4,255 | 10,830 | 6 |
| 2000s | 4,685 | 4,648 | 4,736 | 4 |
| 2010s | 3,702 | 3,096 | 4,595 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,895 | 2,472 | 3,193 | 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 repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Switzerland?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Switzerland was 2,952 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 19,523 in 1985.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,472 in 2021.
- How does Switzerland rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes?
- Switzerland ranks 116th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.2%. 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 Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release