Netherlands vs Switzerland: Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data
Netherlands
1,246
in 2026
Switzerland
708
in 2026
Netherlands rank
6th
Switzerland rank
9th
Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data over time
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 1,246 against 708 in Switzerland, a difference of 538.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.8 times Switzerland's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 6th and Switzerland ranks 9th of 36 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 720.3 | 351.2 | 369.1 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 628.21 | 432.35 | 195.86 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 1,087 | 498.07 | 588.46 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data, Netherlands or Switzerland?
- Netherlands, at 1,246 against 708 in Switzerland as of 2026.
- What is the difference in absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data between Netherlands and Switzerland?
- 538, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Switzerland?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2026.
- How do Netherlands and Switzerland rank globally for absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data?
- Netherlands ranks 6th and Switzerland ranks 9th of 36 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Absences from work by sex and age - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.