Participation rate of employees in education and training … size in Switzerland
Switzerland: Participation rate of employees in education and training … size was 59.5 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
59.5
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
7th
of 47 countries
All-time high
63.7
in 2019
All-time low
53.5
in 2009
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Participation rate of employees in education and training (last 4) in Switzerland, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participation rate of employees in education and training (last 4) in Switzerland is 59.5, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate of employees in education and training (last 4) in Switzerland peaked at 63.7 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 53.5, in 2009.
Switzerland ranks 7th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Participation rate of employees in education and training … size in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 58.3 | — |
| 2005 | 57.4 | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 55.1 | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 58.5 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 60.3 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 53.5 | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 59.4 | +11.0% |
| 2011 | 59.5 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 59.7 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 61.8 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 61.3 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 62.9 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 60.7 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 62 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 62.5 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 63.7 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 60.9 | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 56.9 | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 55.1 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 61.3 | +11.3% |
| 2024 | 57.6 | -6.0% |
| 2025 | 59.5 | +3.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 59.5 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38.75, 1.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 59.5 is above the median for high income countries, which is 45.2, 1.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.18 | 53.5 | 60.3 | 6 |
| 2010s | 61.35 | 59.4 | 63.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 58.55 | 55.1 | 61.3 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More work & labour data for Switzerland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0651 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0485 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0817 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.4 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6452 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 8,038 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,842 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,568 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,558 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 9,126 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation rate of employees in education and training (last 4) in Switzerland?
- Participation rate of employees in education and training (last 4) in Switzerland was 59.5 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation rate of employees in education and training (last 4) recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 63.7 in 2019.
- What is the lowest participation rate of employees in education and training (last 4) recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.5 in 2009.
- How does Switzerland rank for participation rate of employees in education and training (last 4)?
- Switzerland ranks 7th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participation rate of employees in education and training (last 4) rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. 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 Participation rate of employees in education and training (last 4 weeks) by size of the local unit. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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