Denmark vs United Kingdom: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function
Denmark
781,379
in 2023
United Kingdom
546,483
in 2018
Denmark rank
10th
United Kingdom rank
13th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time
- Denmark
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 781,379 against 546,483 in United Kingdom, a difference of 234,896.
That makes Denmark's figure about 1.4 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 10th and United Kingdom ranks 13th of 35 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 536,896 | 395,087 | 141,809 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 641,189 | 501,343 | 139,846 | 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 United Kingdom?
- Denmark, at 781,379 against 546,483 in United Kingdom as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Denmark and United Kingdom?
- 234,896, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and United Kingdom?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2018.
- How do Denmark and United Kingdom rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
- Denmark ranks 10th and United Kingdom ranks 13th 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.