Spain vs Switzerland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function

Spain
375,505
in 2023
Switzerland
214,284
in 2023
Spain rank
14th
Switzerland rank
17th

Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time

  • Spain
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 375,505 against 214,284 in Switzerland, a difference of 161,221.

That makes Spain's figure about 1.8 times Switzerland's.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.

Spain ranks 14th and Switzerland ranks 17th of 35 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Spain Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 235,473 135,770 99,703 Spain
2010s 267,257 165,539 101,718 Spain
2020s 348,520 208,916 139,604 Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function, Spain or Switzerland?
Spain, at 375,505 against 214,284 in Switzerland as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Spain and Switzerland?
161,221, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and Switzerland?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Spain and Switzerland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
Spain ranks 14th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 572 data points, 2007–2023
Last refreshed