Average IQ in Switzerland

Demographics

Population size: Approximately 8.5 million.

Life expectancy: About 83.5 years.

Birth rate: Roughly 9.4 births per 1,000 population.

Average age of the population: Around 42.4 years.

Percentage of the urban population: Approximately 73.8%.

Economic indicators

Average salary: Median gross monthly wage in Switzerland is around 6,500 CHF.

Unemployment rate: Approximately 3.2%.

Inflation rate: About 0.3%.

Level of investment in science and technology as a percentage of GDP: Switzerland invests over 3% of its GDP in R&D.

Educational and cultural indicators

Percentage distribution of education levels:

• Compulsory education: Approximately 100%
• Secondary II level (upper secondary education): Over 90%
• Tertiary level (Higher education): Approximately 50%

Number of educational institutions per 10,000 population: Data not readily available.

Average expenditure on education: Switzerland spends about 5.5% of its GDP on education.

Duration of education: Mandatory schooling lasts for 11 years.

Percentage of the population with internet access: Over 95%.

Percentage of literate population: Virtually 100%.

Percentage of the population with higher education: Around 50%.

Number of scientific publications per 10,000 population: Data not readily available.

Number of libraries or cultural centers per 10,000 population: Data not readily available.

Scientific and research indicator

Number of scientists and researchers per 10,000 population: Switzerland boasts a high number, but exact data is not immediately available.

Proportion of the population engaged in research and development activities: Switzerland is among the top countries in terms of R&D engagement, with many employed in this sector, but exact percentages are not readily available.