Netherlands vs Spain: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function
Netherlands
271,229
in 2023
Spain
375,505
in 2023
Netherlands rank
15th
Spain rank
14th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time
- Netherlands
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 375,505 against 271,229 in Netherlands, a difference of 104,276.
That makes Spain's figure about 1.4 times Netherlands's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 15th and Spain ranks 14th of 35 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 157,956 | 235,473 | 77,517 | Spain |
| 2010s | 191,068 | 267,257 | 76,189 | Spain |
| 2020s | 247,636 | 348,520 | 100,884 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function, Netherlands or Spain?
- Spain, at 375,505 against 271,229 in Netherlands as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Netherlands and Spain?
- 104,276, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Spain?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Netherlands and Spain rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
- Netherlands ranks 15th and Spain ranks 14th 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.