Switzerland vs United Kingdom: Children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration

Switzerland
63.2%
in 2024
United Kingdom
61.4%
in 2018
Switzerland rank
23rd
United Kingdom rank
24th

Children in formal childcare or education by age group and duration over time

  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom
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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 23rd and United Kingdom ranks 24th of 45 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 23rd and United Kingdom ranks 24th of 45 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
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
47 places, 884 data points, 2005–2025
Last refreshed