Netherlands vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing
Netherlands
271,229
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
546,483
in 2018
Netherlands rank
14th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
12th
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing over time
- Netherlands
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 546,483 against 271,229 in Netherlands, a difference of 275,254.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 2.0 times Netherlands's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 14th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 12th of 34 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 157,956 | 395,087 | 237,131 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 188,227 | 501,343 | 313,116 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern 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, Netherlands or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 546,483 against 271,229 in Netherlands as of 2018.
- What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Netherlands and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 275,254, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2018.
- How do Netherlands and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
- Netherlands ranks 14th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 12th 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.