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

Romania
259,756
in 2023
United Kingdom
546,483
in 2018
Romania rank
15th
United Kingdom rank
12th

Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function over time

  • Romania
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 546,483 against 259,756 in Romania, a difference of 286,727.

That makes United Kingdom's figure about 2.1 times Romania's.

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

Romania ranks 15th 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 Romania United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 71,049 395,087 324,038 United Kingdom
2010s 104,339 501,343 397,003 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, Romania or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom, at 546,483 against 259,756 in Romania as of 2018.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function between Romania and United Kingdom?
286,727, with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Romania and United Kingdom?
12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2018.
How do Romania and United Kingdom rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
Romania ranks 15th 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