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
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.