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

Denmark
781,379
in 2023
Italy
597,937
in 2023
Denmark rank
10th
Italy rank
13th

Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time

  • Denmark
  • Italy
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 781,379 against 597,937 in Italy, a difference of 183,442.

That makes Denmark's figure about 1.3 times Italy's.

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

Denmark ranks 10th and Italy ranks 13th of 44 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Italy Difference Ahead
2000s 536,896 410,803 126,093 Denmark
2010s 647,186 468,744 178,442 Denmark
2020s 765,098 571,526 193,572 Denmark

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 Italy?
Denmark, at 781,379 against 597,937 in Italy as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Denmark and Italy?
183,442, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Italy?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Denmark and Italy rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
Denmark ranks 10th and Italy ranks 13th 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