Norway vs Switzerland: Pupils from age 5 to the starting age of compulsory education at

Norway
97.5%
in 2024
Switzerland
98.2%
in 2024
Norway rank
18th
Switzerland rank
17th

Pupils from age 5 to the starting age of compulsory education at over time

  • Norway
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 98.2% against 97.5% in Norway, a difference of 0.7%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Norway ahead.

Norway ranks 18th and Switzerland ranks 17th of 42 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Norway averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Norway Switzerland Difference Ahead
2010s 97.5% 95.6% 1.9% Norway
2020s 97.6% 98.4% 0.8% Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pupils from age 5 to the starting age of compulsory education at, Norway or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 98.2% against 97.5% in Norway as of 2024.
What is the difference in pupils from age 5 to the starting age of compulsory education at between Norway and Switzerland?
0.7%, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Switzerland?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Norway and Switzerland rank globally for pupils from age 5 to the starting age of compulsory education at?
Norway ranks 18th and Switzerland ranks 17th of 42 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Pupils from age 5 to the starting age of compulsory education at primary level by sex - % of the population of the corresponding age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Pupils from age 5 to the starting age of compulsory education at primary level by sex - % of the population of the corresponding age
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 507 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed