Netherlands vs Switzerland: Gross capital formation
Gross capital formation over time
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 247.57 billion constant LCU against 186.50 billion constant LCU in Netherlands, a difference of 61.07 billion constant LCU.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.3 times Netherlands's.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 81st and Switzerland ranks 78th of 169 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 71.65 billion constant LCU | 103.64 billion constant LCU | 31.99 billion constant LCU | Switzerland |
| 1980s | 74.71 billion constant LCU | 121.26 billion constant LCU | 46.55 billion constant LCU | Switzerland |
| 1990s | 106.09 billion constant LCU | 147.05 billion constant LCU | 40.96 billion constant LCU | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 141.57 billion constant LCU | 174.29 billion constant LCU | 32.72 billion constant LCU | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 153.35 billion constant LCU | 198.34 billion constant LCU | 44.99 billion constant LCU | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 187.41 billion constant LCU | 225.83 billion constant LCU | 38.42 billion constant LCU | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross capital formation, Netherlands or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 247.57 billion constant LCU against 186.50 billion constant LCU in Netherlands as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross capital formation between Netherlands and Switzerland?
- 61.07 billion constant LCU, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Switzerland?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Netherlands and Switzerland rank globally for gross capital formation?
- Netherlands ranks 81st and Switzerland ranks 78th of 169 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.