Austria vs Switzerland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing
Austria
141,938
in 2023
Switzerland
214,284
in 2023
Austria rank
18th
Switzerland rank
16th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing 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 18th 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 | 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 means-testing, 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 means-testing 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 means-testing?
- Austria ranks 18th and Switzerland ranks 16th of 34 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.