Netherlands vs Switzerland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function
Netherlands
271,229
in 2023
Switzerland
214,284
in 2023
Netherlands rank
14th
Switzerland rank
16th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 271,229 against 214,284 in Switzerland, a difference of 56,945.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.3 times Switzerland's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 14th and Switzerland ranks 16th of 34 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 157,956 | 135,770 | 22,186 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 191,068 | 165,539 | 25,529 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 247,636 | 208,916 | 38,720 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function, Netherlands or Switzerland?
- Netherlands, at 271,229 against 214,284 in Switzerland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Netherlands and Switzerland?
- 56,945, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Switzerland?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Netherlands and Switzerland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
- Netherlands ranks 14th 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.