Denmark vs Iceland: Gross and net social protection expenditure
Denmark
816,404
in 2023
Iceland
1.11 million
in 2023
Denmark rank
10th
Iceland rank
8th
Gross and net social protection expenditure over time
- Denmark
- Iceland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 1.11 million against 816,404 in Denmark, a difference of 293,146.
That makes Iceland's figure about 1.4 times Denmark's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Denmark ahead.
Denmark ranks 10th and Iceland ranks 8th of 35 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 2 and Iceland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 555,443 | 328,642 | 226,800 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 674,107 | 525,072 | 149,035 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 798,408 | 992,259 | 193,851 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross and net social protection expenditure, Denmark or Iceland?
- Iceland, at 1.11 million against 816,404 in Denmark as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross and net social protection expenditure between Denmark and Iceland?
- 293,146, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for gross and net social protection expenditure?
- Denmark ranks 10th and Iceland ranks 8th of 35 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Gross and net social protection expenditure. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.