Ireland vs Portugal: Social protection receipts by type
Ireland
81,163
in 2024
Portugal
77,104
in 2024
Ireland rank
19th
Portugal rank
20th
Social protection receipts by type over time
- Ireland
- Portugal
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 81,163 against 77,104 in Portugal, a difference of 4,059.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Portugal's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Portugal ahead.
Ireland ranks 19th and Portugal ranks 20th of 46 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Portugal in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9,845 | 17,018 | 7,173 | Portugal |
| 2000s | 31,438 | 36,968 | 5,531 | Portugal |
| 2010s | 46,010 | 49,451 | 3,441 | Portugal |
| 2020s | 69,038 | 66,975 | 2,064 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher social protection receipts by type, Ireland or Portugal?
- Ireland, at 81,163 against 77,104 in Portugal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in social protection receipts by type between Ireland and Portugal?
- 4,059, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Portugal?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Ireland and Portugal rank globally for social protection receipts by type?
- Ireland ranks 19th and Portugal ranks 20th of 46 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Social protection receipts by type. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.