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
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.