Belgium vs Switzerland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function
Belgium
165,806
in 2023
Switzerland
214,284
in 2023
Belgium rank
17th
Switzerland rank
16th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time
- Belgium
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 214,284 against 165,806 in Belgium, a difference of 48,478.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.3 times Belgium's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 17th and Switzerland ranks 16th of 34 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 92,672 | 135,770 | 43,098 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 116,404 | 165,539 | 49,135 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 152,036 | 208,916 | 56,880 | 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, Belgium or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 214,284 against 165,806 in Belgium as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Belgium and Switzerland?
- 48,478, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Switzerland?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and Switzerland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
- Belgium ranks 17th and Switzerland ranks 16th of 34 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.