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
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.