Austria vs Finland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing

Austria
141,938
in 2023
Finland
85,352
in 2023
Austria rank
18th
Finland rank
19th

Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing over time

  • Austria
  • Finland
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How they compare

Austria currently reports 141,938 against 85,352 in Finland, a difference of 56,586.

That makes Austria's figure about 1.7 times Finland's.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Austria has been ahead every year.

Austria ranks 18th and Finland ranks 19th of 34 countries.

Austria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Austria Finland Difference Ahead
2000s 78,448 47,473 30,975 Austria
2010s 98,274 63,445 34,829 Austria
2020s 132,862 78,838 54,024 Austria

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 Finland?
Austria, at 141,938 against 85,352 in Finland as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Austria and Finland?
56,586, with Austria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Finland?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Austria and Finland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
Austria ranks 18th and Finland ranks 19th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 572 data points, 2007–2023
Last refreshed