Ireland vs United Kingdom: Government spending by function
Ireland
35.51
in 2023
United Kingdom
32.87
in 2023
Ireland rank
22nd
United Kingdom rank
23rd
Government spending by function over time
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 35.51 against 32.87 in United Kingdom, a difference of 2.64.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 17 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 22nd and United Kingdom ranks 23rd of 37 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.71 | 34.39 | 2.32 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 34.75 | 36.77 | 2.02 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 35.47 | 32.78 | 2.69 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government spending by function, Ireland or United Kingdom?
- Ireland, at 35.51 against 32.87 in United Kingdom as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government spending by function between Ireland and United Kingdom?
- 2.64, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United Kingdom?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and United Kingdom rank globally for government spending by function?
- Ireland ranks 22nd and United Kingdom ranks 23rd of 37 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Government spending by function. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.