Sweden vs Switzerland: Share social protection in government exp oecd

Sweden
37.78
in 2023
Switzerland
39.31
in 2023
Sweden rank
12th
Switzerland rank
9th

Share social protection in government exp oecd over time

  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 39.31 against 37.78 in Sweden, a difference of 1.53.

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

Sweden ranks 12th and Switzerland ranks 9th of 37 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Sweden Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 41.42 38.73 2.69 Sweden
2010s 40.95 39.34 1.61 Sweden
2020s 38.27 40.24 1.96 Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share social protection in government exp oecd, Sweden or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 39.31 against 37.78 in Sweden as of 2023.
What is the difference in share social protection in government exp oecd between Sweden and Switzerland?
1.53, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and Switzerland?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Sweden and Switzerland rank globally for share social protection in government exp oecd?
Sweden ranks 12th and Switzerland ranks 9th of 37 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Share social protection in government exp oecd. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Share social protection in government exp oecd
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
37 places, 618 data points, 2007–2024
Last refreshed