Denmark vs Finland: Expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and
Denmark
104,870
in 2023
Finland
89,582
in 2024
Denmark rank
13th
Finland rank
14th
Expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and over time
- Denmark
- Finland
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 104,870 against 89,582 in Finland, a difference of 15,288.
That makes Denmark's figure about 1.2 times Finland's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 13th and Finland ranks 14th of 35 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Finland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39,585 | 28,889 | 10,695 | Denmark |
| 2000s | 60,755 | 40,394 | 20,360 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 86,850 | 63,445 | 23,405 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 102,762 | 78,838 | 23,924 | Denmark |
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, Denmark or Finland?
- Denmark, at 104,870 against 89,582 in Finland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and between Denmark and Finland?
- 15,288, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Finland?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Denmark and Finland rank globally for expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and?
- Denmark ranks 13th and Finland ranks 14th 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.