Portugal vs Switzerland: Working-age population with vocational education or training
Working-age population with vocational education or training over time
- Portugal
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 3,106 against 2,536 in Portugal, a difference of 570.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.2 times Portugal's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Portugal ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 17th of 73 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Portugal | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 151.71 | 3,349 | 3,197 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 287.16 | 3,360 | 3,072 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 965.33 | 3,218 | 2,253 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher working-age population with vocational education or training, Portugal or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 3,106 against 2,536 in Portugal as of 2025.
- What is the difference in working-age population with vocational education or training between Portugal and Switzerland?
- 570, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Switzerland?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2025.
- How do Portugal and Switzerland rank globally for working-age population with vocational education or training?
- Portugal ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 17th of 73 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Working-age population with vocational education or training (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Vocational education is education that prepares individuals to acquire specific skills for a particular trade or occupation. It focuses on practical applications of skills and knowledge needed for specific jobs or careers, often involving hands-on training, internships, or apprenticeships. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.