Share enrolled in private institutions at the pre primary education in Switzerland
Switzerland: Share enrolled in private institutions at the pre primary education was 5.04 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share enrolled in private institutions at the pre primary education in Switzerland, 1977–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, share enrolled in private institutions at the pre primary education in Switzerland stood at 5.04.
The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share enrolled in private institutions at the pre primary education in Switzerland peaked at 19.17 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 3.33, in 1984.
That places Switzerland 179th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share enrolled in private institutions at the pre primary education in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 11.64 | — |
| 1978 | 19.17 | +64.6% |
| 1979 | 18.63 | -2.8% |
| 1980 | 8.54 | -54.1% |
| 1981 | 7.11 | -16.8% |
| 1982 | 3.8 | -46.5% |
| 1983 | 3.64 | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 3.33 | -8.4% |
| 1985 | 3.5 | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 3.39 | -3.1% |
| 1987 | 3.45 | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 5.18 | +50.1% |
| 1989 | 5.2 | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 5.21 | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 5.34 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 5.34 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 6.46 | +21.0% |
| 1994 | 6.28 | -2.8% |
| 1995 | 6.81 | +8.5% |
| 1996 | 6.54 | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 5.72 | -12.5% |
| 2000 | 7.34 | +28.4% |
| 2001 | 7.5 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 7.42 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 7.19 | -3.1% |
| 2004 | 6.79 | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 8.42 | +24.0% |
| 2006 | 8.88 | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 9.39 | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 9.83 | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 9.66 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 3.85 | -60.1% |
| 2011 | 3.87 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 3.84 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 5.2 | +35.5% |
| 2014 | 5.15 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 4.9 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 4.92 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 4.98 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 5.07 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 5.15 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 5.13 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 4.97 | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 5 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 5.11 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 5.04 | -1.4% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 5.04 is below the median for high income countries, which is 30.56, 16% of the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 5.04 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.02, 36% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share enrolled in private institutions at the pre primary education 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% | 11.64 | 19.17 |
| 2010 | -60.1% | 9.66 | 3.85 |
| 1980 | -54.1% | 18.63 | 8.54 |
| 1988 | +50.1% | 3.45 | 5.18 |
| 1982 | -46.5% | 7.11 | 3.8 |
| 2013 | +35.5% | 3.84 | 5.2 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.48 | 11.64 | 19.17 | 3 |
| 1980s | 4.71 | 3.33 | 8.54 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.96 | 5.21 | 6.81 | 8 |
| 2000s | 8.24 | 6.79 | 9.83 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.69 | 3.84 | 5.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.05 | 4.97 | 5.13 | 5 |
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 share enrolled in private institutions at the pre primary education in Switzerland?
- Share enrolled in private institutions at the pre primary education in Switzerland was 5.04 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share enrolled in private institutions at the pre primary education recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 19.17 in 1978.
- What is the lowest share enrolled in private institutions at the pre primary education recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.33 in 1984.
- How does Switzerland rank for share enrolled in private institutions at the pre primary education?
- Switzerland ranks 179th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share enrolled in private institutions at the pre primary education 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Share enrolled in private institutions at the pre primary education level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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