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

Germany
436,747
in 2023
United Kingdom
271,545
in 2018
Germany rank
1st
United Kingdom rank
4th

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

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 436,747 against 271,545 in United Kingdom, a difference of 165,202.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.6 times United Kingdom's.

Across all 28 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 4th of 35 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United Kingdom Difference Ahead
1990s 160,891 106,099 54,792 Germany
2000s 233,046 192,640 40,406 Germany
2010s 297,444 255,336 42,108 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 United Kingdom?
Germany, at 436,747 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 Germany and United Kingdom?
165,202, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom?
28 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2018.
How do Germany and United Kingdom rank globally for expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing?
Germany ranks 1st 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.

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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