Denmark vs Switzerland: Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions) … included
Denmark
35,657
in 2025
Switzerland
47,634
in 2024
Denmark rank
3rd
Switzerland rank
1st
Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions) … included over time
- Denmark
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 47,634 against 35,657 in Denmark, a difference of 11,977.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.3 times Denmark's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 3rd and Switzerland ranks 1st of 49 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21,243 | 26,516 | 5,273 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 25,768 | 35,620 | 9,852 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 31,747 | 42,741 | 10,994 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in), Denmark or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 47,634 against 35,657 in Denmark as of 2024.
- What is the difference in distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) between Denmark and Switzerland?
- 11,977, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Switzerland?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Denmark and Switzerland rank globally for distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in)?
- Denmark ranks 3rd and Switzerland ranks 1st of 49 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in social transfers) by household composition. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.