Netherlands vs Switzerland: Expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and
Netherlands
271,229
in 2023
Switzerland
220,502
in 2023
Netherlands rank
6th
Switzerland rank
7th
Expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and over time
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 271,229 against 220,502 in Switzerland, a difference of 50,727.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.2 times Switzerland's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 6th and Switzerland ranks 7th 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 | 84,863 | 49,712 | 35,151 | Netherlands |
| 2000s | 132,924 | 78,382 | 54,542 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 191,068 | 141,653 | 49,415 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 247,636 | 202,948 | 44,687 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and, Netherlands or Switzerland?
- Netherlands, at 271,229 against 220,502 in Switzerland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and between Netherlands and Switzerland?
- 50,727, 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 social benefits by function, type of benefit and?
- Netherlands ranks 6th and Switzerland ranks 7th of 35 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.