France vs United Kingdom: Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing
France
357,487
in 2023
United Kingdom
271,545
in 2018
France rank
2nd
United Kingdom rank
4th
Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing over time
- France
- United Kingdom
How they compare
France currently reports 357,487 against 271,545 in United Kingdom, a difference of 85,942.
That makes France's figure about 1.3 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 29 shared years of data; in 1990 it was France ahead.
France ranks 2nd and United Kingdom ranks 4th of 35 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 119,809 | 102,536 | 17,272 | France |
| 2000s | 190,519 | 192,640 | 2,121 | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 277,838 | 255,336 | 22,502 | France |
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, France or United Kingdom?
- France, at 357,487 against 271,545 in United Kingdom as of 2023.
- What is the difference in expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing between France and United Kingdom?
- 85,942, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2018.
- How do France and United Kingdom rank globally for expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing?
- France ranks 2nd and United Kingdom ranks 4th 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.