European Economic Area except Liechtenstein vs Germany: Expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing

European Economic Area except Liechtenstein
256,671
in 2023
Germany
66,037
in 2023
European Economic Area except Liechtenstein rank
1st
Germany rank
1st

Expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing over time

  • European Economic Area except Liechtenstein
  • Germany
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How they compare

European Economic Area except Liechtenstein currently reports 256,671 against 66,037 in Germany, a difference of 190,634.

That makes European Economic Area except Liechtenstein's figure about 3.9 times Germany's.

Across all 16 years both countries report, European Economic Area except Liechtenstein has been ahead every year.

European Economic Area except Liechtenstein ranks 1st and Germany ranks 1st of 10 regions.

European Economic Area except Liechtenstein has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade European Economic Area except Liechtenstein Germany Difference Ahead
2000s 197,162 51,854 145,308 European Economic Area except Liechtenstein
2010s 213,291 55,214 158,078 European Economic Area except Liechtenstein
2020s 240,047 63,315 176,731 European Economic Area except Liechtenstein

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing, European Economic Area except Liechtenstein or Germany?
European Economic Area except Liechtenstein, at 256,671 against 66,037 in Germany as of 2023.
What is the difference in expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing between European Economic Area except Liechtenstein and Germany?
190,634, with European Economic Area except Liechtenstein ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for European Economic Area except Liechtenstein and Germany?
16 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
How do European Economic Area except Liechtenstein and Germany rank globally for expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing?
European Economic Area except Liechtenstein ranks 1st and Germany ranks 1st of 10 regions.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Expenditure on survivors 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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Indicator
Expenditure on survivors function by 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