Netherlands vs Switzerland: Expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing

Netherlands
116,886
in 2023
Switzerland
92,427
in 2023
Netherlands rank
6th
Switzerland rank
8th

Expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing over time

  • Netherlands
  • Switzerland
25.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k199020062023

How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 116,886 against 92,427 in Switzerland, a difference of 24,459.

That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.3 times Switzerland's.

Across all 34 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.

Netherlands ranks 6th and Switzerland ranks 8th of 35 countries.

Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Switzerland Difference Ahead
1990s 41,913 23,516 18,397 Netherlands
2000s 61,146 37,424 23,722 Netherlands
2010s 82,874 65,444 17,430 Netherlands
2020s 105,565 84,951 20,614 Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing, Netherlands or Switzerland?
Netherlands, at 116,886 against 92,427 in Switzerland as of 2023.
What is the difference in expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing between Netherlands and Switzerland?
24,459, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Switzerland?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Netherlands and Switzerland rank globally for expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing?
Netherlands ranks 6th and Switzerland ranks 8th of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
45 places, 1,186 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed