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

Austria
141,938
in 2023
Ireland
63,754
in 2023
Austria rank
18th
Ireland rank
20th

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

  • Austria
  • Ireland
25.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k150.0k200720152023

How they compare

Austria currently reports 141,938 against 63,754 in Ireland, a difference of 78,184.

That makes Austria's figure about 2.2 times Ireland's.

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

Austria ranks 18th and Ireland ranks 20th of 34 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Austria Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 78,448 36,701 41,747 Austria
2010s 98,274 41,694 56,580 Austria
2020s 132,862 58,738 74,123 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 Ireland?
Austria, at 141,938 against 63,754 in Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Austria and Ireland?
78,184, with Austria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Ireland?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Austria and Ireland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
Austria ranks 18th and Ireland ranks 20th 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