Ireland vs Portugal: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing
Ireland
63,754
in 2023
Portugal
60,882
in 2023
Ireland rank
20th
Portugal rank
21st
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing over time
- Ireland
- Portugal
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 63,754 against 60,882 in Portugal, a difference of 2,872.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Portugal ahead.
Ireland ranks 20th and Portugal ranks 21st of 34 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Portugal in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36,701 | 40,345 | 3,644 | Portugal |
| 2010s | 41,694 | 44,922 | 3,228 | Portugal |
| 2020s | 58,738 | 56,724 | 2,015 | Ireland |
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, Ireland or Portugal?
- Ireland, at 63,754 against 60,882 in Portugal as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Ireland and Portugal?
- 2,872, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Portugal?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and Portugal rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
- Ireland ranks 20th and Portugal ranks 21st 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.