France vs Germany: Expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing

France
43,231
in 2023
Germany
66,037
in 2023
France rank
3rd
Germany rank
1st

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

  • France
  • Germany
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 66,037 against 43,231 in France, a difference of 22,806.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.5 times France's.

Across all 33 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

France ranks 3rd and Germany ranks 1st of 35 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
1990s 24,337 49,211 24,875 Germany
2000s 30,990 52,313 21,323 Germany
2010s 38,542 55,214 16,671 Germany
2020s 41,301 63,315 22,014 Germany

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, France or Germany?
Germany, at 66,037 against 43,231 in France as of 2023.
What is the difference in expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing between France and Germany?
22,806, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
How do France and Germany rank globally for expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing?
France ranks 3rd and Germany ranks 1st 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