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
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.