Graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing, engineering in Switzerland
Switzerland: Graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing, engineering was 1.8 Per thousand inhabitants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing, engineering in Switzerland, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per thousand inhabitants.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 1.8 Per thousand inhabitants for graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing, engineering in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and up 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing, engineering in Switzerland peaked at 1.9 Per thousand inhabitants in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.4 Per thousand inhabitants, in 2013.
That places Switzerland 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.69 Per thousand inhabitants | 1.4 Per thousand inhabitants | 1.8 Per thousand inhabitants | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.82 Per thousand inhabitants | 1.7 Per thousand inhabitants | 1.9 Per thousand inhabitants | 5 |
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More population data for Switzerland
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 230.99 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 392,499 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.29 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.29 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 196,167 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.29 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 1.43 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 1.42 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing, engineering in Switzerland?
- Graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing, engineering in Switzerland was 1.8 Per thousand inhabitants in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing, engineering recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.9 Per thousand inhabitants in 2022.
- What is the lowest graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing, engineering recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4 Per thousand inhabitants in 2013.
- How does Switzerland rank for graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing, engineering?
- Switzerland ranks 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
- Is graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing, engineering rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. 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 Graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing, engineering, manufacturing, construction, by sex - per 1000 of population aged 25-34. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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