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

France
889,479
in 2023
Norway
1.25 million
in 2023
France rank
8th
Norway rank
5th

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

  • France
  • Norway
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How they compare

Norway currently reports 1.25 million against 889,479 in France, a difference of 358,061.

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

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

France ranks 8th and Norway ranks 5th of 34 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Norway in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Norway Difference Ahead
2000s 577,677 541,742 35,935 France
2010s 697,398 800,810 103,412 Norway
2020s 851,808 1.14 million 285,157 Norway

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 Norway?
Norway, at 1.25 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 Norway?
358,061, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Norway?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do France and Norway rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
France ranks 8th and Norway ranks 5th 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