Hungary vs Ireland: Expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing

Hungary
14,510
in 2024
Ireland
22,232
in 2023
Hungary rank
20th
Ireland rank
19th

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

  • Hungary
  • Ireland
05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k199020072024

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 22,232 against 14,510 in Hungary, a difference of 7,722.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.5 times Hungary's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Hungary ahead.

Hungary ranks 20th and Ireland ranks 19th of 35 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 4,088 3,398 689.9 Hungary
2000s 8,024 9,415 1,391 Ireland
2010s 10,045 15,327 5,282 Ireland
2020s 11,586 20,243 8,656 Ireland

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, Hungary or Ireland?
Ireland, at 22,232 against 14,510 in Hungary as of 2023.
What is the difference in expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing between Hungary and Ireland?
7,722, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Ireland?
25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
How do Hungary and Ireland rank globally for expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing?
Hungary ranks 20th and Ireland ranks 19th 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