Estonia vs Iceland: Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing

Estonia
3,060
in 2024
Iceland
2,155
in 2023
Estonia rank
29th
Iceland rank
31st

Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing over time

  • Estonia
  • Iceland
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How they compare

Estonia currently reports 3,060 against 2,155 in Iceland, a difference of 905.

That makes Estonia's figure about 1.4 times Iceland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Iceland ahead.

Estonia ranks 29th and Iceland ranks 31st of 35 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 2,293 1,870 422.85 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 2,155 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?
905, with Estonia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Iceland?
25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
How do Estonia and Iceland rank globally for expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing?
Estonia ranks 29th and Iceland ranks 31st of 35 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.

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Indicator
Expenditure on old age 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