Romania vs Switzerland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing

Romania
259,756
in 2023
Switzerland
214,284
in 2023
Romania rank
15th
Switzerland rank
16th

Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing over time

  • Romania
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Romania currently reports 259,756 against 214,284 in Switzerland, a difference of 45,472.

That makes Romania's figure about 1.2 times Switzerland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Switzerland ahead.

Romania ranks 15th and Switzerland ranks 16th of 34 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Romania averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Romania Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 71,049 135,770 64,721 Switzerland
2010s 109,791 165,539 55,748 Switzerland
2020s 215,034 208,916 6,118 Romania

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, Romania or Switzerland?
Romania, at 259,756 against 214,284 in Switzerland as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Romania and Switzerland?
45,472, with Romania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Romania and Switzerland?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Romania and Switzerland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
Romania ranks 15th 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.

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About this data

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