Finland vs Switzerland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing
Finland
85,352
in 2023
Switzerland
214,284
in 2023
Finland rank
19th
Switzerland rank
16th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing over time
- Finland
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 214,284 against 85,352 in Finland, a difference of 128,932.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 2.5 times Finland's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Finland ranks 19th 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 | Finland | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47,473 | 135,770 | 88,297 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 63,445 | 165,539 | 102,094 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 78,838 | 208,916 | 130,078 | 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, Finland or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 214,284 against 85,352 in Finland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Finland and Switzerland?
- 128,932, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Switzerland?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Finland and Switzerland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
- Finland ranks 19th 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.