Switzerland Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Switzerland's secondary enrollment was 102.44% in 2025, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Switzerland's secondary enrollment stood at 102.44% in 2025, a decline of +0.53pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 102.44% by 2025. Switzerland ranked 52nd globally.
Switzerland’s secondary‑school enrollment rate has risen steadily since the earliest World Bank observation in 2000, when 94.55 % of the relevant age cohort was enrolled, and reached 102.44 % in 2025, placing the country 52nd globally. The upward trajectory peaked in 2020 at 104.21 % before a modest decline, reflecting the all‑time trough of 93.22 % recorded in 2004. The current level exceeds that of peers such as Dominica (102.51 %) and Andorra (102.33 %), and is comparable to the United Arab Emirates (103.17 %). The sustained increase suggests that policy measures aimed at universal secondary education and strong vocational pathways have been effective, while demographic shifts have contributed to the slight overshoot of 100 % enrollment. Continued investment in flexible learning models and alignment with labour‑market demands will be crucial to maintain progress and prevent a reversal of the positive trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 102.13% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 102.44% | - | - |
| 2025 | 102.44% | −0.53pp | #52 |
| 2023 | 102.97% | −0.43pp | #41 |
| 2022 | 103.39% | −0.21pp | #46 |
| 2021 | 103.61% | −0.61pp | #40 |
| 2020 | 104.21% | +0.14pp | #39 |
| 2019 | 104.07% | −0.12pp | #41 |
| 2018 | 104.19% | +0.29pp | #41 |
| 2017 | 103.90% | −0.20pp | #41 |
| 2016 | 104.10% | +0.18pp | #36 |
| 2015 | 103.91% | +2.69pp | #38 |
| 2013 | 101.22% | +2.85pp | #43 |
| 2012 | 98.37% | +1.18pp | #47 |
| 2011 | 97.20% | +0.59pp | #51 |
| 2010 | 96.61% | +0.76pp | #56 |
| 2009 | 95.85% | +0.33pp | #55 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Switzerland's secondary enrollment was 102.44% in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Switzerland's secondary enrollment peaked at 104.21% in 2020.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Switzerland was 93.22% in 2004.
Switzerland ranks 52nd globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Switzerland's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 102.44% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Switzerland in 2025 was 102.44%. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Switzerland Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}