Belgium vs Norway: General government expenditure by function

Belgium
26,902 Million euro
in 2024
Norway
32,588 Million euro
in 2024
Belgium rank
13th
Norway rank
10th

General government expenditure by function over time

  • Belgium
  • Norway
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How they compare

Norway currently reports 32,588 Million euro against 26,902 Million euro in Belgium, a difference of 5,686 Million euro.

That makes Norway's figure about 1.2 times Belgium's.

Across all 30 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 13th and Norway ranks 10th of 30 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Norway Difference Ahead
1990s 8,326 Million euro 9,099 Million euro 772.62 Million euro Norway
2000s 12,183 Million euro 15,076 Million euro 2,892 Million euro Norway
2010s 17,207 Million euro 24,799 Million euro 7,593 Million euro Norway
2020s 23,502 Million euro 30,899 Million euro 7,397 Million euro Norway

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher general government expenditure by function, Belgium or Norway?
Norway, at 32,588 Million euro against 26,902 Million euro in Belgium as of 2024.
What is the difference in general government expenditure by function between Belgium and Norway?
5,686 Million euro, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Norway?
30 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2024.
How do Belgium and Norway rank globally for general government expenditure by function?
Belgium ranks 13th and Norway ranks 10th of 30 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as General government expenditure by function (COFOG). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
General government expenditure by function (COFOG)
Unit
Million euro
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
34 places, 948 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed