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

Belgium
165,806
in 2023
Finland
85,352
in 2023
Belgium rank
17th
Finland rank
19th

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

  • Belgium
  • Finland
50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k150.0k175.0k200720152023

How they compare

Belgium currently reports 165,806 against 85,352 in Finland, a difference of 80,454.

That makes Belgium's figure about 1.9 times Finland's.

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

Belgium ranks 17th and Finland ranks 19th of 34 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Finland Difference Ahead
2000s 92,672 47,473 45,199 Belgium
2010s 116,404 63,445 52,959 Belgium
2020s 152,036 78,838 73,198 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, Belgium or Finland?
Belgium, at 165,806 against 85,352 in Finland as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Belgium and Finland?
80,454, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Finland?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Belgium and Finland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
Belgium ranks 17th 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