Germany vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure

Germany
1.26 million Million euro
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
622,076 Million euro
in 2018
Germany rank
1st
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
4th

Expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure over time

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 1.26 million Million euro against 622,076 Million euro in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 640,084 Million euro.

That makes Germany's figure about 2.0 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 28 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 1st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th of 45 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 512,598 Million euro 271,439 Million euro 241,158 Million euro Germany
2000s 664,955 Million euro 489,134 Million euro 175,821 Million euro Germany
2010s 867,923 Million euro 610,464 Million euro 257,459 Million euro Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure, Germany or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Germany, at 1.26 million Million euro against 622,076 Million euro in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure between Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
640,084 Million euro, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
28 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2018.
How do Germany and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure?
Germany ranks 1st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure. 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 protection by type of expenditure
Unit
Million euro
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
54 places, 1,435 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed