Germany vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing

Germany
484,354
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
262,723
in 2018
Germany rank
1st
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
4th

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

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 484,354 against 262,723 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 221,631.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.8 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

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

Germany ranks 1st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 222,731 117,474 105,257 Germany
2000s 291,603 194,853 96,750 Germany
2010s 350,972 248,974 101,998 Germany

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, Germany or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Germany, at 484,354 against 262,723 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing between Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
221,631, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
28 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2018.
How do Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing?
Germany ranks 1st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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About this data

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