Expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing in Spain
Spain: Expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing was 210,875 Million euro in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
210,875 Million euro
Change on year
up 7.0%
World rank
6th
of 45 countries
All-time high
210,875 Million euro
in 2024
All-time low
36,487 Million euro
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing in Spain, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
Spain recorded 210,875 Million euro for expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 7.0% on the previous year and up 59.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing in Spain peaked at 210,875 Million euro in 2024 and was at its lowest, 36,487 Million euro, in 1990.
That places Spain 6th out of 45 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
Expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing in Spain, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 36,487 Million euro | — |
| 1991 | 41,241 Million euro | +13.0% |
| 1992 | 44,757 Million euro | +8.5% |
| 1993 | 43,313 Million euro | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 43,458 Million euro | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 46,115 Million euro | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 50,479 Million euro | +9.5% |
| 1997 | 51,258 Million euro | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 53,274 Million euro | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 55,748 Million euro | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 60,775 Million euro | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 63,710 Million euro | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 67,806 Million euro | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 71,895 Million euro | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 76,814 Million euro | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 82,350 Million euro | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 88,104 Million euro | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 97,207 Million euro | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 102,936 Million euro | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 108,719 Million euro | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 113,984 Million euro | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 118,358 Million euro | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 122,568 Million euro | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 128,875 Million euro | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 132,385 Million euro | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 136,335 Million euro | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 140,593 Million euro | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 144,520 Million euro | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 151,180 Million euro | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 158,395 Million euro | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 162,507 Million euro | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 170,105 Million euro | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 178,535 Million euro | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 197,056 Million euro | +10.4% |
| 2024 | 210,875 Million euro | +7.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 210,875 Million euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 27,828 Million euro, 7.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Spain's 210,875 Million euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 33,365 Million euro, 6.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46,613 Million euro | 36,487 Million euro | 55,748 Million euro | 10 |
| 2000s | 82,032 Million euro | 60,775 Million euro | 108,719 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 134,719 Million euro | 113,984 Million euro | 158,395 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 183,816 Million euro | 162,507 Million euro | 210,875 Million euro | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 3 Italy 350,367 Million euro compare
- 4 United Kingdom 262,723 Million euro compare
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- 7 Netherlands 125,431 Million euro compare
- 8 Netherlands 116,886 Million euro compare
- 9 Poland 98,920 Million euro compare
- 9 Poland 98,920 Million euro compare
More reference data data for Spain
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing in Spain?
- Expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing in Spain was 210,875 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 210,875 Million euro in 2024.
- What is the lowest expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,487 Million euro in 1990.
- How does Spain rank for expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing?
- Spain ranks 6th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Expenditure on pensions by type of pension and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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