Finland vs Portugal: Expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing

Finland
2,190
in 2024
Portugal
5,008
in 2024
Finland rank
13th
Portugal rank
11th

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

  • Finland
  • Portugal
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How they compare

Portugal currently reports 5,008 against 2,190 in Finland, a difference of 2,818.

That makes Portugal's figure about 2.3 times Finland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Finland ahead.

Finland ranks 13th and Portugal ranks 11th of 35 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 1 and Portugal in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Finland Portugal Difference Ahead
1990s 1,150 1,090 59.73 Finland
2000s 1,464 2,372 907.76 Portugal
2010s 1,787 3,384 1,598 Portugal
2020s 1,982 4,397 2,415 Portugal

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, Finland or Portugal?
Portugal, at 5,008 against 2,190 in Finland as of 2024.
What is the difference in expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing between Finland and Portugal?
2,818, with Portugal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Portugal?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Finland and Portugal rank globally for expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing?
Finland ranks 13th and Portugal ranks 11th of 35 countries.
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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About this data

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