Poland vs Spain: Expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure

Poland
205,707
in 2024
Spain
408,115
in 2024
Poland rank
8th
Spain rank
5th

Expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure over time

  • Poland
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 408,115 against 205,707 in Poland, a difference of 202,408.

That makes Spain's figure about 2.0 times Poland's.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.

Poland ranks 8th and Spain ranks 5th of 35 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 50,404 184,717 134,313 Spain
2010s 85,114 272,179 187,065 Spain
2020s 153,962 363,875 209,914 Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure, Poland or Spain?
Spain, at 408,115 against 205,707 in Poland as of 2024.
What is the difference in expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure between Poland and Spain?
202,408, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Spain?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Poland and Spain rank globally for expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure?
Poland ranks 8th and Spain ranks 5th of 35 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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Indicator
Expenditure on social protection by type of expenditure
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
45 places, 1,186 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed