Belgium vs Netherlands: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function
Belgium
165,806
in 2023
Netherlands
271,229
in 2023
Belgium rank
18th
Netherlands rank
15th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time
- Belgium
- Netherlands
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 271,229 against 165,806 in Belgium, a difference of 105,423.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.6 times Belgium's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 18th and Netherlands ranks 15th of 35 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 92,672 | 157,956 | 65,284 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 116,404 | 191,068 | 74,664 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 152,036 | 247,636 | 95,599 | Netherlands |
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 Netherlands?
- Netherlands, at 271,229 against 165,806 in Belgium as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Belgium and Netherlands?
- 105,423, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
- Belgium ranks 18th and Netherlands ranks 15th 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.