Denmark vs France: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing

Denmark
781,379
in 2023
France
889,479
in 2023
Denmark rank
9th
France rank
8th

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

  • Denmark
  • France
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How they compare

France currently reports 889,479 against 781,379 in Denmark, a difference of 108,100.

That makes France's figure about 1.1 times Denmark's.

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

Denmark ranks 9th and France ranks 8th of 34 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark France Difference Ahead
2000s 536,896 577,677 40,781 France
2010s 647,186 697,398 50,213 France
2020s 765,098 851,808 86,709 France

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, Denmark or France?
France, at 889,479 against 781,379 in Denmark as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Denmark and France?
108,100, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and France?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Denmark and France rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
Denmark ranks 9th and France ranks 8th 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