Iceland vs Poland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing

Iceland
1.10 million
in 2023
Poland
757,201
in 2023
Iceland rank
7th
Poland rank
10th

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

  • Iceland
  • Poland
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 1.10 million against 757,201 in Poland, a difference of 343,299.

That makes Iceland's figure about 1.5 times Poland's.

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

Iceland ranks 7th and Poland ranks 10th of 34 countries.

Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Poland Difference Ahead
2000s 325,187 242,512 82,675 Iceland
2010s 520,857 349,771 171,086 Iceland
2020s 983,398 632,818 350,579 Iceland

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 Poland?
Iceland, at 1.10 million against 757,201 in Poland as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Iceland and Poland?
343,299, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Poland?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Iceland and Poland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
Iceland ranks 7th and Poland ranks 10th 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