Bulgaria vs Hungary: Expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and

Bulgaria
20,735
in 2024
Hungary
34,247
in 2024
Bulgaria rank
22nd
Hungary rank
20th

Expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and over time

  • Bulgaria
  • Hungary
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How they compare

Hungary currently reports 34,247 against 20,735 in Bulgaria, a difference of 13,512.

That makes Hungary's figure about 1.7 times Bulgaria's.

Across all 20 years both countries report, Hungary has been ahead every year.

Bulgaria ranks 22nd and Hungary ranks 20th of 35 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Bulgaria Hungary Difference Ahead
2000s 4,479 21,120 16,640 Hungary
2010s 7,822 21,880 14,058 Hungary
2020s 15,661 29,221 13,560 Hungary

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and, Bulgaria or Hungary?
Hungary, at 34,247 against 20,735 in Bulgaria as of 2024.
What is the difference in expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and between Bulgaria and Hungary?
13,512, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Hungary?
20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
How do Bulgaria and Hungary rank globally for expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and?
Bulgaria ranks 22nd and Hungary ranks 20th of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit 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 social benefits by function, type of benefit and means-testing
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
45 places, 1,186 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed