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

Germany
436,747
in 2023
Italy
303,338
in 2023
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 436,747 against 303,338 in Italy, a difference of 133,409.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.4 times Italy's.

Across all 33 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 1st and Italy ranks 3rd of 36 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 160,891 122,000 38,892 Germany
2000s 233,046 179,856 53,190 Germany
2010s 304,257 232,777 71,480 Germany
2020s 408,591 280,398 128,193 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 436,747 against 303,338 in Italy as of 2023.
What is the difference in expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing between Germany and Italy?
133,409, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Italy?
33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
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 36 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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About this data

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