Netherlands vs Sweden: Number of male directors
Netherlands
37,224
in 2020
Sweden
61,191
in 2020
Netherlands rank
16th
Sweden rank
13th
Number of male directors over time
- Netherlands
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 61,191 against 37,224 in Netherlands, a difference of 23,967.
That makes Sweden's figure about 1.6 times Netherlands's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 16th and Sweden ranks 13th of 71 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 34,827 | 51,807 | 16,980 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 37,224 | 61,191 | 23,967 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of male directors, Netherlands or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 61,191 against 37,224 in Netherlands as of 2020.
- What is the difference in number of male directors between Netherlands and Sweden?
- 23,967, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Sweden?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2020.
- How do Netherlands and Sweden rank globally for number of male directors?
- Netherlands ranks 16th and Sweden ranks 13th of 71 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank's Entrepreneurship Survey and database (https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/entrepreneurship). Downloaded on May 2, 2026, published as Number of male directors. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Number of male directors is the number of female individuals who conduct the affairs of newly registered limited liability companies in the calendar year.