Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Switzerland

Switzerland: Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational was 76.1% in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
76.1%
Change on year
up 9.8%
World rank
16th
of 46 countries
All-time high
79.7%
in 2012
All-time low
44.9%
in 2013
Years of data
12
2007–2020

Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Switzerland, 2007–2020

0204060802007201320202007: 47.1 Percentage2008: 59.9 Percentage2009: 65 Percentage2010: 70.7 Percentage2011: 60.9 Percentage2012: 79.7 Percentage2013: 44.9 Percentage2014: 45.9 Percentage2015: 65.1 Percentage2016: 62.8 Percentage2017: 69.3 Percentage2020: 76.1 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Switzerland is 76.1%, measured in 2020.

The figure is up 9.8% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Switzerland peaked at 79.7% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 44.9%, in 2013.

Switzerland ranks 16th of 46 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.

Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Switzerland, year by year

Annual values for Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) - EU 2020 strategy in Switzerland, 2007 to 2020.
Year Percentage Change
2007 47.1%
2008 59.9% +27.2%
2009 65.0% +8.5%
2010 70.7% +8.8%
2011 60.9% -13.9%
2012 79.7% +30.9%
2013 44.9% -43.7%
2014 45.9% +2.2%
2015 65.1% +41.8%
2016 62.8% -3.5%
2017 69.3% +10.4%
2020 76.1% +9.8%

Switzerland compared with similar countries

  • Switzerland's 76.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69.7%, 1.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Switzerland's 76.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 65.5%, 1.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 57.3% 47.1% 65.0% 3
2010s 62.4% 44.9% 79.7% 8
2020s 76.1% 76.1% 76.1% 1

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 14 North Macedonia 80.0% compare
  2. 15 Denmark 76.4% compare
  3. 17 Hungary 74.5% compare
  4. 18 Greece 73.7% compare
  5. 19 Belgium 69.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Switzerland?
Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Switzerland was 76.1% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 79.7% in 2012.
What is the lowest children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 44.9% in 2013.
How does Switzerland rank for children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational?
Switzerland ranks 16th out of 46 countries with data for 2020.
Is children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) - EU 2020 strategy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) - EU 2020 strategy
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
52 places, 761 data points, 2004–2020
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