Austria vs Belgium: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing
Austria
141,938
in 2023
Belgium
165,806
in 2023
Austria rank
18th
Belgium rank
17th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing over time
- Austria
- Belgium
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 165,806 against 141,938 in Austria, a difference of 23,868.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.2 times Austria's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Austria ranks 18th and Belgium ranks 17th of 34 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Austria | Belgium | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 78,448 | 92,672 | 14,224 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 98,274 | 116,404 | 18,130 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 132,862 | 152,036 | 19,175 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing, Austria or Belgium?
- Belgium, at 165,806 against 141,938 in Austria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Austria and Belgium?
- 23,868, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Belgium?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Austria and Belgium rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
- Austria ranks 18th and Belgium ranks 17th of 34 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.