Germany vs Sweden: Gross national expenditure

Germany
96.22
in 2024
Sweden
97.26
in 2024
Germany rank
45th
Sweden rank
42nd

Gross national expenditure over time

  • Germany
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 97.26 against 96.22 in Germany, a difference of 1.04.

The two have swapped places 7 times across 55 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 45th and Sweden ranks 42nd of 71 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 4 and Sweden in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Sweden Difference Ahead
1970s 104.15 101.93 2.22 Germany
1980s 102.87 100.14 2.73 Germany
1990s 99.74 96.52 3.22 Germany
2000s 95.86 94.3 1.55 Germany
2010s 93.86 96.69 2.83 Sweden
2020s 95.87 97 1.13 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross national expenditure, Germany or Sweden?
Sweden, at 97.26 against 96.22 in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in gross national expenditure between Germany and Sweden?
1.04, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Sweden?
55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
How do Germany and Sweden rank globally for gross national expenditure?
Germany ranks 45th and Sweden ranks 42nd of 71 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Gross national expenditure (% of GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Gross national expenditure (% of GDP)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
71 places, 3,036 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed