Ireland vs Slovakia: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function

Ireland
63,754
in 2023
Slovakia
24,128
in 2023
Ireland rank
20th
Slovakia rank
23rd

Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time

  • Ireland
  • Slovakia
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 63,754 against 24,128 in Slovakia, a difference of 39,626.

That makes Ireland's figure about 2.6 times Slovakia's.

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

Ireland ranks 20th and Slovakia ranks 23rd of 34 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Slovakia Difference Ahead
2000s 36,701 10,466 26,235 Ireland
2010s 41,694 13,927 27,767 Ireland
2020s 58,738 20,138 38,600 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function, Ireland or Slovakia?
Ireland, at 63,754 against 24,128 in Slovakia as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Ireland and Slovakia?
39,626, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Slovakia?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Ireland and Slovakia rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
Ireland ranks 20th and Slovakia ranks 23rd of 34 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
35 places, 572 data points, 2007–2023
Last refreshed