France vs United Kingdom: Expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing

France
413,006
in 2023
United Kingdom
262,723
in 2018
France rank
2nd
United Kingdom rank
4th

Expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing over time

  • France
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

France currently reports 413,006 against 262,723 in United Kingdom, a difference of 150,283.

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

The two have swapped places 2 times across 29 shared years of data; in 1990 it was France ahead.

France ranks 2nd and United Kingdom ranks 4th of 35 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade France United Kingdom Difference Ahead
1990s 153,242 113,707 39,536 France
2000s 228,785 194,853 33,932 France
2010s 324,849 248,974 75,875 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing, France or United Kingdom?
France, at 413,006 against 262,723 in United Kingdom as of 2023.
What is the difference in expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing between France and United Kingdom?
150,283, 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 pensions by type of pension 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 pensions by type of pension 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 pensions by type of pension and means-testing
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
45 places, 1,186 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed