Poland vs Sweden: General government expenditure by function (COFOG)

Poland
57,790
in 2024
Sweden
46,039
in 2024
Poland rank
7th
Sweden rank
9th

General government expenditure by function (COFOG) over time

  • Poland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 57,790 against 46,039 in Sweden, a difference of 11,751.

That makes Poland's figure about 1.3 times Sweden's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 30 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Sweden ahead.

Poland ranks 7th and Sweden ranks 9th of 38 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Sweden Difference Ahead
1990s 9,615 21,299 11,684 Sweden
2000s 16,172 25,806 9,634 Sweden
2010s 24,433 37,581 13,148 Sweden
2020s 42,678 44,382 1,704 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher general government expenditure by function, Poland or Sweden?
Poland, at 57,790 against 46,039 in Sweden as of 2024.
What is the difference in general government expenditure by function between Poland and Sweden?
11,751, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Sweden?
30 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2024.
How do Poland and Sweden rank globally for general government expenditure by function?
Poland ranks 7th and Sweden ranks 9th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as General government expenditure by function (COFOG). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
General government expenditure by function (COFOG)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 1,173 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed