Germany vs Italy: Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing

Germany
466,434 Million euro
in 2024
Italy
321,222 Million euro
in 2024
Germany rank
1st
Italy rank
3rd

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

  • Germany
  • Italy
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 466,434 Million euro against 321,222 Million euro in Italy, a difference of 145,212 Million euro.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.5 times Italy's.

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

Germany ranks 1st and Italy ranks 3rd of 45 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Italy Difference Ahead
1990s 160,425 Million euro 122,000 Million euro 38,426 Million euro Germany
2000s 234,097 Million euro 179,856 Million euro 54,240 Million euro Germany
2010s 305,107 Million euro 232,777 Million euro 72,330 Million euro Germany
2020s 420,510 Million euro 288,593 Million euro 131,917 Million euro Germany

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, Germany or Italy?
Germany, at 466,434 Million euro against 321,222 Million euro in Italy as of 2024.
What is the difference in expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing between Germany and Italy?
145,212 Million euro, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Italy?
34 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2024.
How do Germany and Italy rank globally for expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing?
Germany ranks 1st and Italy ranks 3rd of 45 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
Unit
Million euro
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
54 places, 1,443 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed