Denmark vs Germany: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing
Denmark
781,379
in 2023
Germany
1.21 million
in 2023
Denmark rank
9th
Germany rank
6th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing over time
- Denmark
- Germany
How they compare
Germany currently reports 1.21 million against 781,379 in Denmark, a difference of 429,281.
That makes Germany's figure about 1.5 times Denmark's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 9th and Germany ranks 6th of 34 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 536,896 | 677,957 | 141,061 | Germany |
| 2010s | 647,186 | 847,246 | 200,061 | Germany |
| 2020s | 765,098 | 1.14 million | 371,134 | Germany |
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 Germany?
- Germany, at 1.21 million 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 Germany?
- 429,281, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Germany?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Denmark and Germany rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
- Denmark ranks 9th and Germany ranks 6th 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.