Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit in Switzerland
Switzerland: Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit was 6,814 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,814 Million euro
Change on year
up 27.7%
World rank
9th
of 46 countries
All-time high
18,641 Million euro
in 2020
All-time low
311.32 Million euro
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Switzerland, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
In 2024, expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Switzerland stood at 6,814 Million euro.
The figure is up 27.7% on the previous year and up 43.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Switzerland peaked at 18,641 Million euro in 2020 and was at its lowest, 311.32 Million euro, in 1990.
That places Switzerland 9th out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 311.32 Million euro | — |
| 1991 | 750.11 Million euro | +140.9% |
| 1992 | 1,826 Million euro | +143.4% |
| 1993 | 3,367 Million euro | +84.4% |
| 1994 | 3,504 Million euro | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 3,259 Million euro | -7.0% |
| 1996 | 3,718 Million euro | +14.1% |
| 1997 | 4,408 Million euro | +18.6% |
| 1998 | 3,696 Million euro | -16.1% |
| 1999 | 2,733 Million euro | -26.1% |
| 2000 | 2,006 Million euro | -26.6% |
| 2001 | 1,861 Million euro | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 2,866 Million euro | +54.0% |
| 2003 | 3,944 Million euro | +37.6% |
| 2004 | 4,104 Million euro | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 3,890 Million euro | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 3,341 Million euro | -14.1% |
| 2007 | 2,637 Million euro | -21.1% |
| 2008 | 2,521 Million euro | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 4,233 Million euro | +67.9% |
| 2010 | 4,784 Million euro | +13.0% |
| 2011 | 3,922 Million euro | -18.0% |
| 2012 | 4,217 Million euro | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 4,648 Million euro | +10.2% |
| 2014 | 4,746 Million euro | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 5,701 Million euro | +20.1% |
| 2016 | 6,041 Million euro | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 5,829 Million euro | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 5,084 Million euro | -12.8% |
| 2019 | 5,137 Million euro | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 18,641 Million euro | +262.9% |
| 2021 | 12,615 Million euro | -32.3% |
| 2022 | 6,508 Million euro | -48.4% |
| 2023 | 5,334 Million euro | -18.0% |
| 2024 | 6,814 Million euro | +27.7% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 6,814 Million euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,432 Million euro, 4.8× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 6,814 Million euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,833 Million euro, 3.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit in Switzerland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +262.9% | 5,137 Million euro | 18,641 Million euro |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,757 Million euro | 311.32 Million euro | 4,408 Million euro | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,140 Million euro | 1,861 Million euro | 4,233 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,011 Million euro | 3,922 Million euro | 6,041 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,982 Million euro | 5,334 Million euro | 18,641 Million euro | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 7 Netherlands 7,426 Million euro compare
- 8 Austria 7,333 Million euro compare
- 10 Belgium 5,809 Million euro compare
- 11 Netherlands 5,026 Million euro compare
- 12 Finland 4,563 Million euro compare
More work & labour data for Switzerland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0651 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0485 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0817 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.4 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6452 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 8,038 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,842 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,568 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,558 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 9,126 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Switzerland?
- Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Switzerland was 6,814 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 18,641 Million euro in 2020.
- What is the lowest expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 311.32 Million euro in 1990.
- How does Switzerland rank for expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and?
- Switzerland ranks 9th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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