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
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
February 2026 Data Release