South Africa vs Switzerland: Youth working-age population with vocational education or training
Youth working-age population with vocational education or training over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 431.71 against 334.97 in South Africa, a difference of 96.74.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 32nd and Switzerland ranks 30th of 74 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 226.35 | 491.99 | 265.64 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 298.44 | 458.76 | 160.31 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher youth working-age population with vocational education or training, South Africa or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 431.71 against 334.97 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in youth working-age population with vocational education or training between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 96.74, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for youth working-age population with vocational education or training?
- South Africa ranks 32nd and Switzerland ranks 30th of 74 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Youth working-age population with vocational education or training (15-29). 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.