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

Denmark
781,379
in 2023
Iceland
1.10 million
in 2023
Denmark rank
9th
Iceland rank
7th

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

  • Denmark
  • Iceland
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 1.10 million against 781,379 in Denmark, a difference of 319,121.

That makes Iceland's figure about 1.4 times Denmark's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 9th and Iceland ranks 7th of 34 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 2 and Iceland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Iceland Difference Ahead
2000s 536,896 325,187 211,709 Denmark
2010s 647,186 520,857 126,329 Denmark
2020s 765,098 983,398 218,299 Iceland

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 Iceland?
Iceland, at 1.10 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 Iceland?
319,121, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
Denmark ranks 9th and Iceland ranks 7th 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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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