Norway vs Switzerland: Arrears on utility bills

Norway
3.2%
in 2025
Switzerland
3.6%
in 2024
Norway rank
33rd
Switzerland rank
31st

Arrears on utility bills over time

  • Norway
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 3.6% against 3.2% in Norway, a difference of 0.4%.

That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times Norway's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Norway ahead.

Norway ranks 33rd and Switzerland ranks 31st of 38 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Norway averaged higher in 2 and Switzerland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Norway Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 5.9% 5.3% 0.6% Norway
2010s 4.0% 3.9% 0.1% Norway
2020s 3.0% 3.2% 0.2% Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher arrears on utility bills, Norway or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 3.6% against 3.2% in Norway as of 2024.
What is the difference in arrears on utility bills between Norway and Switzerland?
0.4%, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Switzerland?
18 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
How do Norway and Switzerland rank globally for arrears on utility bills?
Norway ranks 33rd and Switzerland ranks 31st of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Arrears on utility bills. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Arrears on utility bills
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 819 data points, 2003–2025
Last refreshed