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

Austria
141,938
in 2023
Portugal
60,882
in 2023
Austria rank
18th
Portugal rank
21st

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

  • Austria
  • Portugal
50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k150.0k200720152023

How they compare

Austria currently reports 141,938 against 60,882 in Portugal, a difference of 81,056.

That makes Austria's figure about 2.3 times Portugal's.

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

Austria ranks 18th and Portugal ranks 21st of 34 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Austria Portugal Difference Ahead
2000s 78,448 40,345 38,103 Austria
2010s 98,274 44,922 53,352 Austria
2020s 132,862 56,724 76,138 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 Portugal?
Austria, at 141,938 against 60,882 in Portugal as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Austria and Portugal?
81,056, with Austria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Portugal?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Austria and Portugal rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
Austria ranks 18th and Portugal ranks 21st 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