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

Italy
597,937
in 2023
United Kingdom
546,483
in 2018
Italy rank
11th
United Kingdom rank
12th

Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time

  • Italy
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

Italy currently reports 597,937 against 546,483 in United Kingdom, a difference of 51,454.

That makes Italy's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Italy ahead.

Italy ranks 11th and United Kingdom ranks 12th of 34 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Italy averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Italy United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 410,803 395,087 15,715 Italy
2010s 464,496 501,343 36,847 United Kingdom

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function, Italy or United Kingdom?
Italy, at 597,937 against 546,483 in United Kingdom as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Italy and United Kingdom?
51,454, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and United Kingdom?
12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2018.
How do Italy and United Kingdom rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
Italy ranks 11th and United Kingdom ranks 12th 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