Germany vs United Kingdom: Social protection receipts by type and institutional sector

Germany
358,532
in 2023
United Kingdom
214,911
in 2018
Germany rank
1st
United Kingdom rank
3rd

Social protection receipts by type and institutional sector over time

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 358,532 against 214,911 in United Kingdom, a difference of 143,621.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.7 times United Kingdom's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 3rd of 36 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United Kingdom Difference Ahead
1990s 171,420 59,691 111,729 Germany
2000s 197,531 148,011 49,520 Germany
2010s 249,817 221,566 28,251 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher social protection receipts by type and institutional sector, Germany or United Kingdom?
Germany, at 358,532 against 214,911 in United Kingdom as of 2023.
What is the difference in social protection receipts by type and institutional sector between Germany and United Kingdom?
143,621, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom?
28 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2018.
How do Germany and United Kingdom rank globally for social protection receipts by type and institutional sector?
Germany ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 3rd of 36 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Social protection receipts by type and institutional sector. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Social protection receipts by type and institutional sector
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
45 places, 1,180 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed