Spain vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing

Spain
375,505
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
546,483
in 2018
Spain rank
13th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
12th

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

  • Spain
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 546,483 against 375,505 in Spain, a difference of 170,978.

That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.5 times Spain's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.

Spain ranks 13th 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 Spain United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 235,473 395,087 159,615 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010s 263,965 501,343 237,377 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, Spain or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 546,483 against 375,505 in Spain as of 2018.
What is the difference in gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing between Spain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
170,978, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2018.
How do Spain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by means-testing?
Spain ranks 13th 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.

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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