Germany vs United Kingdom: Expenditure on social exclusion function by type of benefit

Germany
8,485
in 2024
United Kingdom
13,146
in 2018
Germany rank
7th
United Kingdom rank
5th

Expenditure on social exclusion function by type of benefit over time

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 13,146 against 8,485 in Germany, a difference of 4,661.

That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.5 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1991 it was United Kingdom ahead.

Germany ranks 7th and United Kingdom ranks 5th of 46 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United Kingdom Difference Ahead
1990s 3,274 2,190 1,084 Germany
2000s 2,870 14,853 11,983 United Kingdom
2010s 5,521 15,686 10,166 United Kingdom

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on social exclusion function by type of benefit and, Germany or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom, at 13,146 against 8,485 in Germany as of 2018.
What is the difference in expenditure on social exclusion function by type of benefit and between Germany and United Kingdom?
4,661, with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom?
28 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2018.
How do Germany and United Kingdom rank globally for expenditure on social exclusion function by type of benefit and?
Germany ranks 7th and United Kingdom ranks 5th of 46 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Expenditure on social exclusion function by 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 exclusion function by type of benefit and means-testing
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
55 places, 1,471 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed