France vs Germany: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing

France
889,479
in 2023
Germany
1.21 million
in 2023
France rank
8th
Germany rank
6th

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

  • France
  • Germany
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 1.21 million against 889,479 in France, a difference of 321,181.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.4 times France's.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

France ranks 8th 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 France Germany Difference Ahead
2000s 577,677 677,957 100,280 Germany
2010s 697,398 847,246 149,848 Germany
2020s 851,808 1.14 million 284,425 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, France or Germany?
Germany, at 1.21 million against 889,479 in France as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between France and Germany?
321,181, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do France and Germany rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
France ranks 8th 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.

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About this data

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