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

Switzerland: Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational was 78.3% in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
78.3%
Change on year
up 52.0%
World rank
9th
of 42 countries
All-time high
78.3%
in 2023
All-time low
51.5%
in 2022
Years of data
7
2015–2023

Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Switzerland, 2015–2023

0204060802015201920232015: 65.1 Percentage2016: 62.8 Percentage2017: 70.6 Percentage2020: 76.1 Percentage2021: 67.8 Percentage2022: 51.5 Percentage2023: 78.3 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 78.3%, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 52.0% on the previous year and up 20.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in Switzerland peaked at 78.3% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 51.5%, in 2022.

Switzerland ranks 9th of 42 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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) in Switzerland, 2015 to 2023.
Year Percentage Change
2015 65.1%
2016 62.8% -3.5%
2017 70.6% +12.4%
2020 76.1% +7.8%
2021 67.8% -10.9%
2022 51.5% -24.0%
2023 78.3% +52.0%

Switzerland compared with similar countries

  • Switzerland's 78.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 70.0%, 1.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
  • Switzerland's 78.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 69.3%, 1.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 66.2% 62.8% 70.6% 3
2020s 68.4% 51.5% 78.3% 4

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 6 Czechia 83.0% compare
  2. 7 Hungary 80.6% compare
  3. 8 Romania 78.9% compare
  4. 10 Austria 78.2% compare
  5. 11 Greece 75.0% compare
  6. 12 North Macedonia 74.4% 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 78.3% in 2023, 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 78.3% in 2023.
What is the lowest children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 51.5% in 2022.
How does Switzerland rank for children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational?
Switzerland ranks 9th out of 42 countries with data for 2023.
Is children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
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). 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)
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
46 places, 451 data points, 2015–2025
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