Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Switzerland
Switzerland: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 2.5 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Switzerland, 1980–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 2.5 % change on previous year for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2024.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 178.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Switzerland peaked at 3.59 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -3.2 % change on previous year, in 2014.
That places Switzerland 72nd out of 205 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.
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.59 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -33.1% |
| 2014 | -3.2 % change on previous year | -233.5% |
| 2017 | -0.7149 % change on previous year | -77.7% |
| 2018 | 0.9767 % change on previous year | -236.6% |
| 2019 | 0.2398 % change on previous year | -75.4% |
| 2020 | -0.2233 % change on previous year | -193.1% |
| 2021 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -903.2% |
| 2022 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 2.56 % change on previous year | +29.2% |
| 2024 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 2.5 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.7558 % change on previous year, 3.3× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 2.5 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.2561 % change on previous year, 9.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.59 % change on previous year | 3.59 % change on previous year | 3.59 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | -0.0604 % change on previous year | -3.2 % change on previous year | 2.4 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.72 % change on previous year | -0.2233 % change on previous year | 2.56 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 69 Djibouti 2.63 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Antigua and Barbuda 2.61 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Cameroon 2.53 % change on previous year compare
- 73 Israel 2.41 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Norway 2.32 % change on previous year compare
- 75 Oman 2.24 % change on previous year compare
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 teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Switzerland?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Switzerland was 2.5 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 3.59 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.2 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does Switzerland rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Switzerland ranks 72nd out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.