Germany vs Switzerland: Students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population

Germany
12.7%
in 2024
Switzerland
13.0%
in 2024
Germany rank
19th
Switzerland rank
18th

Students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population over time

  • Germany
  • Switzerland
051015201220182024

How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 13.0% against 12.7% in Germany, a difference of 0.3%.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 18th of 43 countries.

Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Switzerland Difference Ahead
2010s 12.6% 13.0% 0.4% Switzerland
2020s 12.8% 13.0% 0.3% Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population, Germany or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 13.0% against 12.7% in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population between Germany and Switzerland?
0.3%, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Switzerland?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Germany and Switzerland rank globally for students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population?
Germany ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 18th of 43 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population of post-compulsory school age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population of post-compulsory school age
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
45 places, 488 data points, 2012–2024
Last refreshed