Denmark vs Germany: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function

Denmark
781,379
in 2023
Germany
1.21 million
in 2023
Denmark rank
10th
Germany rank
7th

Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time

  • Denmark
  • Germany
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 1.21 million against 781,379 in Denmark, a difference of 429,281.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.5 times Denmark's.

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

Denmark ranks 10th and Germany ranks 7th of 35 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Germany Difference Ahead
2000s 536,896 677,957 141,061 Germany
2010s 647,186 847,246 200,061 Germany
2020s 765,098 1.14 million 371,134 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function, Denmark or Germany?
Germany, at 1.21 million against 781,379 in Denmark as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Denmark and Germany?
429,281, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Germany?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Denmark and Germany rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
Denmark ranks 10th and Germany ranks 7th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 572 data points, 2007–2023
Last refreshed