Schools — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 14'535 active companies in education and training. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 72.8%, with 10'602 new companies registered, and 4'479 companies liquidated.
- 10'602 new companies
- 4'479 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Schools — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Schools in Switzerland.
Schools — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 10'602 companies in education and training have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 6'123 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Schools:
Canton of Zurich (3'120), Canton of Vaud (1'434), and Canton of Bern (1'416).
Companies in education and training are the 15th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 10'602 new companies
- 14'535 active companies
- ** year to date
Schools — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 1'097 companies in education and training were incorporated. In that same period, 518 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.1% growth in Switzerland.
- 1'097 new companies
- 518 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Schools — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Schools in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Schools — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 14'535 companies in education and training, most are active in
Sports and recreation education (4'241), Further vocational training, adult education (2'318), and Other education n.e.c. (2'284).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Schools
Nb of legal entities
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Sports and recreation education
4'241
Further vocational training, adult education
2'318
Other education n.e.c.
2'284
Driving school activities
1'657
Educational support activities
462
Technical and vocational upper secondary education
380
Companies in education and training in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (41%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (39%) and "Other" (11%).
- Legal forms
- 41% Sole proprietorship
- 39% Limited Liability Company
- 11% Other
- 10% Limited
Schools — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 58 companies in education and training have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3097 Liebefeld
14/05/2025
5420 Ehrendingen
14/05/2025
1000 Lausanne 26
14/05/2025
3303 Jegenstorf
12/05/2025
9000 St. Gallen
09/05/2025
Schools — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 42 companies in education and training have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1024 Ecublens VD
19/05/2025
2012 Auvernier
13/05/2025
Schools – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 347 companies in education and training have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of domicile
20/05/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/05/2025
Change of status
20/05/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
19/05/2025