Netherlands vs Sweden: Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family

Netherlands
2.9%
in 2025
Sweden
3.9%
in 2025
Netherlands rank
35th
Sweden rank
32nd

Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family over time

  • Netherlands
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 3.9% against 2.9% in Netherlands, a difference of 1.0%.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.3 times Netherlands's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Netherlands ahead.

Netherlands ranks 35th and Sweden ranks 32nd of 47 countries.

Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Sweden Difference Ahead
2010s 3.2% 1.2% 2.0% Netherlands
2020s 3.0% 2.4% 0.6% Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family, Netherlands or Sweden?
Sweden, at 3.9% against 2.9% in Netherlands as of 2025.
What is the difference in persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family between Netherlands and Sweden?
1.0%, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Sweden?
12 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2025.
How do Netherlands and Sweden rank globally for persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family?
Netherlands ranks 35th and Sweden ranks 32nd of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family (relatives) for a drink or meal at least once a month by employment status and income quintile. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family (relatives) for a drink or meal at least once a month by employment status and income quintile
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 572 data points, 2014–2025
Last refreshed