Belgium vs Finland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function
Belgium
165,806
in 2023
Finland
85,352
in 2023
Belgium rank
18th
Finland rank
20th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time
- Belgium
- Finland
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 165,806 against 85,352 in Finland, a difference of 80,454.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.9 times Finland's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 18th and Finland ranks 20th of 35 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Finland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 92,672 | 47,473 | 45,199 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 116,404 | 63,445 | 52,959 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 152,036 | 78,838 | 73,198 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function, Belgium or Finland?
- Belgium, at 165,806 against 85,352 in Finland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Belgium and Finland?
- 80,454, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Finland?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and Finland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
- Belgium ranks 18th and Finland ranks 20th of 35 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.