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

Germany
1.21 million
in 2023
Iceland
1.10 million
in 2023
Germany rank
7th
Iceland rank
8th

Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time

  • Germany
  • Iceland
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 1.21 million against 1.10 million in Iceland, a difference of 110,160.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.1 times Iceland's.

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

Germany ranks 7th and Iceland ranks 8th of 35 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Iceland Difference Ahead
2000s 677,957 325,187 352,770 Germany
2010s 847,246 520,857 326,390 Germany
2020s 1.14 million 983,398 152,835 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, Germany or Iceland?
Germany, at 1.21 million against 1.10 million in Iceland as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Germany and Iceland?
110,160, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Iceland?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Germany and Iceland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
Germany ranks 7th 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