Switzerland is a leading performer in terms of its knowledge infrastructure. It ranks 1st out of 133 countries in the Global Knowledge Index 2023 and 1st out of the 61 countries with very high human development.
Areas of Strength
Fixed-broadband subscriptions by speed per hundred people
University-industry collaboration in R&D
Quality of vocational training
Extent of staff training
Control of corruption
Areas of Improvement
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% GDP)
Participation rate in formal and non-formal education and training
Ratio of high-skill TVET occupations earnings to average wage
Ratio of medium-skill TVET occupations earnings to average wage
Share of students enrolled in post-secondary vocational programmes