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

Netherlands
271,229
in 2023
United Kingdom
546,483
in 2018
Netherlands rank
14th
United Kingdom rank
12th

Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time

  • Netherlands
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 546,483 against 271,229 in Netherlands, a difference of 275,254.

That makes United Kingdom's figure about 2.0 times Netherlands's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.

Netherlands ranks 14th and United Kingdom ranks 12th of 34 countries.

United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 157,956 395,087 237,131 United Kingdom
2010s 188,227 501,343 313,116 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, Netherlands or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom, at 546,483 against 271,229 in Netherlands as of 2018.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Netherlands and United Kingdom?
275,254, with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and United Kingdom?
12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2018.
How do Netherlands and United Kingdom rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
Netherlands ranks 14th 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