Belgium vs Switzerland: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$
Belgium
12,112 millions
in 2022
Switzerland
11,947 millions
in 2022
Belgium rank
24th
Switzerland rank
26th
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ over time
- Belgium
- Switzerland
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 12,112 millions against 11,947 millions in Switzerland, a difference of 165 millions.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Switzerland ahead.
Belgium ranks 24th and Switzerland ranks 26th of 138 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 | 1,872 millions | 2,933 millions | 1,061 millions | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 8,314 millions | 8,014 millions | 299.39 millions | Belgium |
| 2020s | 11,096 millions | 10,904 millions | 192.06 millions | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, ppp$, Belgium or Switzerland?
- Belgium, at 12,112 millions against 11,947 millions in Switzerland as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ between Belgium and Switzerland?
- 165 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, ppp$?
- Belgium ranks 24th and Switzerland ranks 26th of 138 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (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