Austria vs Switzerland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function
Austria
141,938
in 2023
Switzerland
214,284
in 2023
Austria rank
19th
Switzerland rank
17th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time
- Austria
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 214,284 against 141,938 in Austria, a difference of 72,346.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.5 times Austria's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Austria ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 17th of 35 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Austria | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 78,448 | 135,770 | 57,322 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 98,274 | 165,539 | 67,265 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 132,862 | 208,916 | 76,054 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function, Austria or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 214,284 against 141,938 in Austria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Austria and Switzerland?
- 72,346, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Switzerland?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Austria and Switzerland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
- Austria ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 17th of 35 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.