Work-based learners in Switzerland
Switzerland: Work-based learners was 226.16 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Work-based learners in Switzerland, 1996–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, work-based learners in Switzerland stood at 226.16.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, work-based learners in Switzerland peaked at 254.77 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 184.99, in 1997.
Switzerland ranks 9th of 35 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 30 years of available data.
Work-based learners in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 196.42 | — |
| 1997 | 184.99 | -5.8% |
| 1998 | 198.19 | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 204.6 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 201.73 | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 190.08 | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 206.89 | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 201.28 | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 198.92 | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 204.22 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 221.93 | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 227.22 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 231.21 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 254.77 | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 237.99 | -6.6% |
| 2011 | 250.4 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 246.96 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 253.87 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 250.75 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 240.39 | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 244.99 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 252.98 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 247.65 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 241.53 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 233.77 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 232.36 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 237.55 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 224.44 | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 220.14 | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 226.16 | +2.7% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 226.16 is above the median for high income countries, which is 189.51, 1.2× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 226.16 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 186.08, 1.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 196.05 | 184.99 | 204.6 | 4 |
| 2000s | 213.83 | 190.08 | 254.77 | 10 |
| 2010s | 246.75 | 237.99 | 253.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 229.07 | 220.14 | 237.55 | 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 work-based learners in Switzerland?
- Work-based learners in Switzerland was 226.16 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest work-based learners recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 254.77 in 2009.
- What is the lowest work-based learners recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 184.99 in 1997.
- How does Switzerland rank for work-based learners?
- Switzerland ranks 9th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is work-based learners rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Work-based learners. 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. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.