Belgium vs Netherlands: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing
Belgium
165,806
in 2023
Netherlands
271,229
in 2023
Belgium rank
17th
Netherlands rank
14th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing over time
- Belgium
- Netherlands
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 271,229 against 165,806 in Belgium, a difference of 105,423.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.6 times Belgium's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 17th and Netherlands ranks 14th of 34 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 92,672 | 157,956 | 65,284 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 116,404 | 191,068 | 74,664 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 152,036 | 247,636 | 95,599 | Netherlands |
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 Netherlands?
- Netherlands, at 271,229 against 165,806 in Belgium as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Belgium and Netherlands?
- 105,423, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
- Belgium ranks 17th and Netherlands ranks 14th 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.