Estonia vs Iceland: Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing
Estonia
3,060
in 2024
Iceland
2,340
in 2024
Estonia rank
39th
Iceland rank
42nd
Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing over time
- Estonia
- Iceland
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 3,060 against 2,340 in Iceland, a difference of 720.
That makes Estonia's figure about 1.3 times Iceland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 26 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Iceland ahead.
Estonia ranks 39th and Iceland ranks 42nd of 46 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Estonia averaged higher in 3 and Iceland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 352.04 | 428.08 | 76.04 | Iceland |
| 2000s | 641.92 | 608.28 | 33.64 | Estonia |
| 2010s | 1,390 | 983.18 | 407.3 | Estonia |
| 2020s | 2,447 | 1,964 | 482.28 | Estonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing, Estonia or Iceland?
- Estonia, at 3,060 against 2,340 in Iceland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing between Estonia and Iceland?
- 720, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Iceland?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2024.
- How do Estonia and Iceland rank globally for expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing?
- Estonia ranks 39th and Iceland ranks 42nd of 46 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.