Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Ireland
Ireland: Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing was 18,273 Million euro in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Ireland, 1990–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 18,273 Million euro for expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 9.8% on the previous year and up 52.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Ireland peaked at 18,273 Million euro in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,549 Million euro, in 1990.
Ireland ranks 23rd of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,549 Million euro | — |
| 1991 | 1,661 Million euro | +7.3% |
| 1992 | 1,781 Million euro | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 1,794 Million euro | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 1,874 Million euro | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 1,876 Million euro | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 1,918 Million euro | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 2,172 Million euro | +13.3% |
| 1998 | 2,240 Million euro | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 2,414 Million euro | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 4,444 Million euro | +84.1% |
| 2001 | 5,013 Million euro | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 5,232 Million euro | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 5,480 Million euro | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 6,567 Million euro | +19.8% |
| 2005 | 7,241 Million euro | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 7,778 Million euro | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 8,593 Million euro | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 9,419 Million euro | +9.6% |
| 2009 | 9,832 Million euro | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 11,103 Million euro | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 11,246 Million euro | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 11,943 Million euro | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 11,958 Million euro | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 12,134 Million euro | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 12,474 Million euro | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 12,721 Million euro | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 13,557 Million euro | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 13,930 Million euro | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 14,988 Million euro | +7.6% |
| 2020 | 15,347 Million euro | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 16,177 Million euro | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 16,637 Million euro | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 18,273 Million euro | +9.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 18,273 Million euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26,846 Million euro, 68% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 18,273 Million euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 29,628 Million euro, 62% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +84.1% | 2,414 Million euro | 4,444 Million euro |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,928 Million euro | 1,549 Million euro | 2,414 Million euro | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,960 Million euro | 4,444 Million euro | 9,832 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,606 Million euro | 11,103 Million euro | 14,988 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,608 Million euro | 15,347 Million euro | 18,273 Million euro | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Ireland?
- Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Ireland was 18,273 Million euro in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 18,273 Million euro in 2023.
- What is the lowest expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,549 Million euro in 1990.
- How does Ireland rank for expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing?
- Ireland ranks 23rd out of 45 countries with data for 2023.
- Is expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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