Ireland vs Portugal: Gross and net social protection expenditure
Ireland
66,040
in 2023
Portugal
63,223
in 2023
Ireland rank
20th
Portugal rank
21st
Gross and net social protection expenditure over time
- Ireland
- Portugal
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 66,040 against 63,223 in Portugal, a difference of 2,817.
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 | 38,142 | 42,523 | 4,381 | Portugal |
| 2010s | 43,418 | 47,164 | 3,747 | Portugal |
| 2020s | 60,862 | 59,130 | 1,732 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross and net social protection expenditure, Ireland or Portugal?
- Ireland, at 66,040 against 63,223 in Portugal as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross and net social protection expenditure between Ireland and Portugal?
- 2,817, 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 social protection expenditure?
- Ireland ranks 20th and Portugal ranks 21st of 34 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.