Denmark vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing

Denmark
781,379
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
546,483
in 2018
Denmark rank
9th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
12th

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

  • Denmark
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 781,379 against 546,483 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 234,896.

That makes Denmark's figure about 1.4 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 9th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 12th of 34 countries.

Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 536,896 395,087 141,809 Denmark
2010s 641,189 501,343 139,846 Denmark

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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Denmark, at 781,379 against 546,483 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Denmark and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
234,896, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2018.
How do Denmark and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
Denmark ranks 9th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 12th 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