Netherlands vs Switzerland: Expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure
Netherlands
289,706
in 2023
Switzerland
236,395
in 2023
Netherlands rank
6th
Switzerland rank
7th
Expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure over time
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 289,706 against 236,395 in Switzerland, a difference of 53,311.
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 | 91,011 | 52,684 | 38,327 | Netherlands |
| 2000s | 144,293 | 82,587 | 61,706 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 207,333 | 150,238 | 57,094 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 272,270 | 217,188 | 55,082 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure, Netherlands or Switzerland?
- Netherlands, at 289,706 against 236,395 in Switzerland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure between Netherlands and Switzerland?
- 53,311, 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 protection by type of expenditure?
- Netherlands ranks 6th and Switzerland ranks 7th of 35 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.