Belgium vs Ireland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing
Belgium
165,806
in 2023
Ireland
63,754
in 2023
Belgium rank
17th
Ireland rank
20th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing over time
- Belgium
- Ireland
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 165,806 against 63,754 in Ireland, a difference of 102,052.
That makes Belgium's figure about 2.6 times Ireland's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 17th and Ireland ranks 20th of 34 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 92,672 | 36,701 | 55,970 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 116,404 | 41,694 | 74,710 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 152,036 | 58,738 | 93,298 | 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 Ireland?
- Belgium, at 165,806 against 63,754 in Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Belgium and Ireland?
- 102,052, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
- Belgium ranks 17th 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.