Participation rate in work-based learning in Switzerland
Switzerland: Participation rate in work-based learning was 29.66 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Participation rate in work-based learning in Switzerland, 1996–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participation rate in work-based learning in Switzerland is 29.66, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and down 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate in work-based learning in Switzerland peaked at 39.06 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 29.16, in 2024.
Switzerland ranks 5th of 35 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 30 years of available data.
Participation rate in work-based learning in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 33.78 | — |
| 1997 | 31.73 | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 33.89 | +6.8% |
| 1999 | 34.82 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 34.1 | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 31.91 | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 34.3 | +7.5% |
| 2003 | 33.04 | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 32.34 | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 32.89 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 35.42 | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 35.92 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 36.03 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 39.06 | +8.4% |
| 2010 | 36.07 | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 37.57 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 36.6 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 37.18 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 36.26 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 34.36 | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 34.69 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 35.55 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 34.57 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 33.48 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 32.16 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 31.72 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 32.15 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 30.05 | -6.5% |
| 2024 | 29.16 | -3.0% |
| 2025 | 29.66 | +1.7% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 29.66 is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.51, 2.6× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 29.66 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 13.39, 2.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.55 | 31.73 | 34.82 | 4 |
| 2000s | 34.5 | 31.91 | 39.06 | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.63 | 33.48 | 37.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.82 | 29.16 | 32.16 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More gender data for Switzerland
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,307 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.7842 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 7,823 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 7,823 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.4582 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 40,521 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 42,553 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 41,261 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 43,323 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 41,297 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation rate in work-based learning in Switzerland?
- Participation rate in work-based learning in Switzerland was 29.66 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest participation rate in work-based learning recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 39.06 in 2009.
- What is the lowest participation rate in work-based learning recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.16 in 2024.
- How does Switzerland rank for participation rate in work-based learning?
- Switzerland ranks 5th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participation rate in work-based learning rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Participation rate in work-based learning (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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. Work-based learning refers to all forms of learning that take place in a real work environment. It may but does not always combine elements of learning in the workplace with off-the-job learning. The rate of participation is calculated per 1000 persons. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.