Ireland vs Portugal: Expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and

Ireland
3,291
in 2023
Portugal
4,396
in 2024
Ireland rank
17th
Portugal rank
15th

Expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and over time

  • Ireland
  • Portugal
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How they compare

Portugal currently reports 4,396 against 3,291 in Ireland, a difference of 1,105.

That makes Portugal's figure about 1.3 times Ireland's.

Across all 34 years both countries report, Portugal has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 17th and Portugal ranks 15th of 35 countries.

Portugal has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Portugal Difference Ahead
1990s 442.11 2,009 1,567 Portugal
2000s 1,320 3,486 2,166 Portugal
2010s 2,191 3,356 1,165 Portugal
2020s 3,021 3,802 780.94 Portugal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and, Ireland or Portugal?
Portugal, at 4,396 against 3,291 in Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and between Ireland and Portugal?
1,105, with Portugal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Portugal?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Ireland and Portugal rank globally for expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and?
Ireland ranks 17th and Portugal ranks 15th of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Expenditure on disability function by type of benefit and means-testing
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
45 places, 1,186 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed