Cyprus vs Malta: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function

Cyprus
6,096
in 2023
Malta
2,740
in 2023
Cyprus rank
42nd
Malta rank
43rd

Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time

  • Cyprus
  • Malta
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How they compare

Cyprus currently reports 6,096 against 2,740 in Malta, a difference of 3,356.

That makes Cyprus's figure about 2.2 times Malta's.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Cyprus has been ahead every year.

Cyprus ranks 42nd and Malta ranks 43rd of 44 countries.

Cyprus has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cyprus Malta Difference Ahead
2000s 3,170 1,113 2,057 Cyprus
2010s 3,704 1,621 2,083 Cyprus
2020s 5,683 2,696 2,987 Cyprus

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function, Cyprus or Malta?
Cyprus, at 6,096 against 2,740 in Malta as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Cyprus and Malta?
3,356, with Cyprus ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Malta?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Cyprus and Malta rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
Cyprus ranks 42nd and Malta ranks 43rd of 44 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.

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Indicator
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 719 data points, 2007–2023
Last refreshed