Finland vs Sweden: Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing

Finland
39,867
in 2024
Sweden
69,619
in 2024
Finland rank
17th
Sweden rank
14th

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

  • Finland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 69,619 against 39,867 in Finland, a difference of 29,752.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.7 times Finland's.

Across all 32 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.

Finland ranks 17th and Sweden ranks 14th of 46 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Finland Sweden Difference Ahead
1990s 8,725 24,940 16,216 Sweden
2000s 13,652 33,085 19,432 Sweden
2010s 25,335 54,337 29,002 Sweden
2020s 35,267 66,121 30,854 Sweden

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, Finland or Sweden?
Sweden, at 69,619 against 39,867 in Finland as of 2024.
What is the difference in expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing between Finland and Sweden?
29,752, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Sweden?
32 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2024.
How do Finland and Sweden rank globally for expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing?
Finland ranks 17th and Sweden ranks 14th 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.

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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
55 places, 1,471 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed