Denmark vs Iceland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function
Denmark
781,379
in 2023
Iceland
1.10 million
in 2023
Denmark rank
10th
Iceland rank
8th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time
- Denmark
- Iceland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 1.10 million against 781,379 in Denmark, a difference of 319,121.
That makes Iceland's figure about 1.4 times Denmark's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Denmark ahead.
Denmark ranks 10th and Iceland ranks 8th of 35 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 2 and Iceland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 536,896 | 325,187 | 211,709 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 647,186 | 520,857 | 126,329 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 765,098 | 983,398 | 218,299 | Iceland |
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 Iceland?
- Iceland, at 1.10 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 Iceland?
- 319,121, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
- Denmark ranks 10th and Iceland ranks 8th 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.