Belgium vs Switzerland: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$

Belgium
12,238 millions
in 2022
Switzerland
11,908 millions
in 2022
Belgium rank
25th
Switzerland rank
26th

Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ over time

  • Belgium
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Belgium currently reports 12,238 millions against 11,908 millions in Switzerland, a difference of 330 millions.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Switzerland ahead.

Belgium ranks 25th and Switzerland ranks 26th of 136 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Switzerland Difference Ahead
1990s 4,137 millions 6,495 millions 2,359 millions Switzerland
2010s 10,973 millions 10,246 millions 727.28 millions Belgium
2020s 11,910 millions 11,797 millions 112.5 millions Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$, Belgium or Switzerland?
Belgium, at 12,238 millions against 11,908 millions in Switzerland as of 2022.
What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ between Belgium and Switzerland?
330 millions, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Switzerland?
15 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2022.
How do Belgium and Switzerland rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
Belgium ranks 25th and Switzerland ranks 26th of 136 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
136 places, 2,273 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release