Expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and in Ireland
Ireland: Expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and was 63,754 in 2023. β Volatile
Expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and in Ireland, 1990β2023
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2023, expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and in Ireland stood at 63,754. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 9.7% on the previous year and up 60.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and in Ireland peaked at 63,754 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6,563, in 1990.
Ireland ranks 17th of 35 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9,307 | 6,563 | 12,602 | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,294 | 15,543 | 40,012 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41,694 | 39,623 | 46,648 | 10 |
| 2020s | 58,738 | 55,730 | 63,754 | 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 social benefits by function, type of benefit and in Ireland?
- Expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and in Ireland was 63,754 in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 63,754 in 2023.
- What is the lowest expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,563 in 1990.
- How does Ireland rank for expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and?
- Ireland ranks 17th out of 35 countries with data for 2023.
- Is expenditure on social benefits by function, type of benefit and rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.9%. 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 social benefits by function, type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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