Sweden vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Share of social benefits subject to taxes or social contributions by

Sweden
48.39
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
42.03
in 2017
Sweden rank
29th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
32nd

Share of social benefits subject to taxes or social contributions by over time

  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
0204060200720152023

How they compare

Sweden currently reports 48.39 against 42.03 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 6.36.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.2 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 11 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.

Sweden ranks 29th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 32nd of 43 countries.

Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sweden United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 51.15 38.01 13.13 Sweden
2010s 49.97 40.63 9.34 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of social benefits subject to taxes or social contributions by, Sweden or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Sweden, at 48.39 against 42.03 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in share of social benefits subject to taxes or social contributions by between Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
6.36, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
11 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2017.
How do Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for share of social benefits subject to taxes or social contributions by?
Sweden ranks 29th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 32nd of 43 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Share of social benefits subject to taxes or social contributions by function. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Share of social benefits subject to taxes or social contributions by function
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
52 places, 784 data points, 2007–2023
Last refreshed