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

Poland
757,201
in 2023
Spain
375,505
in 2023
Poland rank
10th
Spain rank
13th

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

  • Poland
  • Spain
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 757,201 against 375,505 in Spain, a difference of 381,696.

That makes Poland's figure about 2.0 times Spain's.

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

Poland ranks 10th and Spain ranks 13th of 34 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 242,512 235,473 7,039 Poland
2010s 349,771 267,257 82,514 Poland
2020s 632,818 348,520 284,298 Poland

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, Poland or Spain?
Poland, at 757,201 against 375,505 in Spain as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Poland and Spain?
381,696, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Spain?
17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
How do Poland and Spain rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
Poland ranks 10th and Spain ranks 13th 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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About this data

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