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

Ireland
22,232
in 2023
Romania
26,680
in 2023
Ireland rank
19th
Romania rank
18th

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

  • Ireland
  • Romania
05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k199020062023

How they compare

Romania currently reports 26,680 against 22,232 in Ireland, a difference of 4,448.

That makes Romania's figure about 1.2 times Ireland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ireland ahead.

Ireland ranks 19th and Romania ranks 18th of 35 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and Romania in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Romania Difference Ahead
2000s 9,415 5,609 3,807 Ireland
2010s 15,327 13,485 1,842 Ireland
2020s 20,243 22,804 2,562 Romania

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, Ireland or Romania?
Romania, at 26,680 against 22,232 in Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing between Ireland and Romania?
4,448, with Romania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Romania?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Ireland and Romania rank globally for expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing?
Ireland ranks 19th and Romania ranks 18th 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