Denmark vs Norway: Expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and

Denmark
104,870
in 2023
Norway
109,196
in 2023
Denmark rank
13th
Norway rank
12th

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

  • Denmark
  • Norway
20.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k100.0k120.0k199020062023

How they compare

Norway currently reports 109,196 against 104,870 in Denmark, a difference of 4,326.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 13th and Norway ranks 12th of 35 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 2 and Norway in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Norway Difference Ahead
1990s 39,585 30,215 9,370 Denmark
2000s 60,755 55,383 5,372 Denmark
2010s 86,850 92,301 5,451 Norway
2020s 102,762 107,311 4,549 Norway

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 Norway?
Norway, at 109,196 against 104,870 in Denmark as of 2023.
What is the difference in expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and between Denmark and Norway?
4,326, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Norway?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Denmark and Norway rank globally for expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and?
Denmark ranks 13th and Norway ranks 12th 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