Switzerland Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Switzerland's tertiary enrollment was 79.48% in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Switzerland's tertiary enrollment stood at 79.48% in 2025, a rise of +5.47pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.48% by 2025. Switzerland ranked 39th globally.
Switzerland’s tertiary enrollment rate has risen dramatically over the past 25 years, climbing from 38.11 % in 2000 to a record 79.48 % in 2025, the highest level recorded in the series and placing the country 39th globally. This surge reflects sustained investment in higher education and a policy environment that encourages broad participation, mirroring the rapid expansion seen in peer nations such as Albania, which posted 79.86 % in the same year. The early‑2000s trough of 38.11 % underscores how far the system has progressed, while the 2025 peak of 79.48 % signals that Switzerland is now approaching the upper bounds of participation observed among comparable economies. Continued growth will likely depend on demographic shifts, the capacity of universities to absorb additional students, and the alignment of curricula with emerging labour‑market demands; any of these factors could accelerate or temper the upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 81.63% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 79.48% | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.48% | +5.47pp | #39 |
| 2023 | 74.01% | −0.15pp | #38 |
| 2022 | 74.15% | +2.26pp | #38 |
| 2021 | 71.89% | +3.83pp | #41 |
| 2020 | 68.07% | +1.76pp | #44 |
| 2019 | 66.31% | +1.96pp | #43 |
| 2018 | 64.35% | +1.89pp | #47 |
| 2017 | 62.46% | +1.27pp | #50 |
| 2016 | 61.19% | +0.38pp | #49 |
| 2015 | 60.82% | +2.75pp | #47 |
| 2014 | 58.07% | +1.88pp | #46 |
| 2013 | 56.18% | +1.35pp | #48 |
| 2012 | 54.84% | +1.70pp | #45 |
| 2011 | 53.14% | +0.33pp | #45 |
| 2010 | 52.80% | +2.50pp | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Switzerland's tertiary enrollment was 79.48% in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from the previous year.
Switzerland's tertiary enrollment peaked at 79.48% in 2025.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Switzerland was 38.11% in 2000.
Switzerland ranks 39th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Switzerland's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 79.48% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Switzerland in 2025 was 79.48%. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Switzerland Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}