Switzerland vs United Kingdom: Children in formal: % over the population of each age group

Switzerland
63.2
in 2024
United Kingdom
61.4
in 2018
Switzerland rank
24th
United Kingdom rank
26th

Children in formal: % over the population of each age group over time

  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom
020406080200520142024

How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 63.2 against 61.4 in United Kingdom, a difference of 1.8.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Switzerland ahead.

Switzerland ranks 24th and United Kingdom ranks 26th of 47 countries.

Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration, Switzerland or United Kingdom?
Switzerland, at 63.2 against 61.4 in United Kingdom as of 2024.
What is the difference in children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration between Switzerland and United Kingdom?
1.8, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and United Kingdom?
7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2018.
How do Switzerland and United Kingdom rank globally for children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration?
Switzerland ranks 24th and United Kingdom ranks 26th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration - % over the population of each age group. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration - % over the population of each age group
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
49 places, 915 data points, 2005–2025
Last refreshed