Iceland vs Norway: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing
Iceland
1.10 million
in 2023
Norway
1.25 million
in 2023
Iceland rank
7th
Norway rank
5th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing over time
- Iceland
- Norway
How they compare
Norway currently reports 1.25 million against 1.10 million in Iceland, a difference of 147,040.
That makes Norway's figure about 1.1 times Iceland's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 7th and Norway ranks 5th of 34 countries.
Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 325,187 | 541,742 | 216,555 | Norway |
| 2010s | 520,857 | 800,810 | 279,954 | Norway |
| 2020s | 983,398 | 1.14 million | 153,568 | 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, Iceland or Norway?
- Norway, at 1.25 million against 1.10 million in Iceland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Iceland and Norway?
- 147,040, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Norway?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Iceland and Norway rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
- Iceland ranks 7th 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.