Severe material and social deprivation of children by educational in Switzerland

Switzerland: Severe material and social deprivation of children by educational was 4.7% in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
4.7%
Change on year
up 46.9%
World rank
18th
of 41 countries
All-time high
5.3%
in 2016
All-time low
1.4%
in 2018
Years of data
10
2015–2024

Severe material and social deprivation of children by educational in Switzerland, 2015–2024

123452015201920242015: 4 Percentage2016: 5.3 Percentage2017: 3.4 Percentage2018: 1.4 Percentage2019: 2.9 Percentage2020: 2.4 Percentage2021: 3.1 Percentage2022: 3.9 Percentage2023: 3.2 Percentage2024: 4.7 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Switzerland recorded 4.7% for severe material and social deprivation of children by educational in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 46.9% on the previous year and up 17.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, severe material and social deprivation of children by educational in Switzerland peaked at 5.3% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 2018.

That places Switzerland 18th out of 41 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Severe material and social deprivation of children by educational in Switzerland, year by year

Annual values for Severe material and social deprivation of children by educational attainment level of their parents in Switzerland, 2015 to 2024.
Year Percentage Change
2015 4.0%
2016 5.3% +32.5%
2017 3.4% -35.8%
2018 1.4% -58.8%
2019 2.9% +107.1%
2020 2.4% -17.2%
2021 3.1% +29.2%
2022 3.9% +25.8%
2023 3.2% -17.9%
2024 4.7% +46.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 3.4% 1.4% 5.3% 5
2020s 3.5% 2.4% 4.7% 5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 15 Luxembourg 6.1% compare
  2. 16 Belgium 5.3% compare
  3. 17 Cyprus 5.0% compare
  4. 18 Czechia 4.7% compare
  5. 20 Sweden 4.4% compare
  6. 21 Estonia 4.1% compare
  7. 21 Estonia 4.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is severe material and social deprivation of children by educational in Switzerland?
Severe material and social deprivation of children by educational in Switzerland was 4.7% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest severe material and social deprivation of children by educational recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 5.3% in 2016.
What is the lowest severe material and social deprivation of children by educational recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 2018.
How does Switzerland rank for severe material and social deprivation of children by educational?
Switzerland ranks 18th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
Is severe material and social deprivation of children by educational rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 17.5%. 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 Severe material and social deprivation of children by educational attainment level of their parents. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Severe material and social deprivation of children by educational attainment level of their parents
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 450 data points, 2015–2025
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