France vs Iceland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function

France
889,479
in 2023
Iceland
1.10 million
in 2023
France rank
9th
Iceland rank
8th

Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time

  • France
  • Iceland
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 1.10 million against 889,479 in France, a difference of 211,021.

That makes Iceland's figure about 1.2 times France's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2007 it was France ahead.

France ranks 9th and Iceland ranks 8th of 35 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Iceland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Iceland Difference Ahead
2000s 577,677 325,187 252,490 France
2010s 697,398 520,857 176,542 France
2020s 851,808 983,398 131,590 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, France or Iceland?
Iceland, at 1.10 million against 889,479 in France as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between France and Iceland?
211,021, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Iceland?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do France and Iceland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
France ranks 9th 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.

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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