Switzerland vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population

Switzerland
13.0%
in 2024
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
12.0%
in 2019
Switzerland rank
18th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
21st

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

  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 13.0% against 12.0% in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 1.0%.

That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.

Switzerland ranks 18th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 21st of 43 countries.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population, Switzerland or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Switzerland, at 13.0% against 12.0% in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population between Switzerland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
1.0%, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
6 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2019.
How do Switzerland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for students in post-compulsory education - as % of the total population?
Switzerland ranks 18th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 21st 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