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

Germany
66,037
in 2023
Italy
50,024
in 2023
Germany rank
1st
Italy rank
2nd

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

  • Germany
  • Italy
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 66,037 against 50,024 in Italy, a difference of 16,013.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.3 times Italy's.

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

Germany ranks 1st and Italy ranks 2nd of 35 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Italy Difference Ahead
1990s 49,211 25,498 23,713 Germany
2000s 52,313 35,405 16,908 Germany
2010s 55,214 43,518 11,695 Germany
2020s 63,315 46,808 16,507 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, Germany or Italy?
Germany, at 66,037 against 50,024 in Italy as of 2023.
What is the difference in expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing between Germany and Italy?
16,013, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Italy?
33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
How do Germany and Italy rank globally for expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing?
Germany ranks 1st and Italy ranks 2nd 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