Expenditure on social benefits by function in France
France: Expenditure on social benefits by function was 932,548 Million euro in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
932,548 Million euro
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
2nd
of 45 countries
All-time high
932,548 Million euro
in 2024
All-time low
256,908 Million euro
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Expenditure on social benefits by function in France, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure on social benefits by function in France is 932,548 Million euro, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.8% on the previous year and up 34.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on social benefits by function in France peaked at 932,548 Million euro in 2024 and was at its lowest, 256,908 Million euro, in 1990.
That places France 2nd out of 45 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
Expenditure on social benefits by function in France, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 256,908 Million euro | — |
| 1991 | 269,663 Million euro | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 292,644 Million euro | +8.5% |
| 1993 | 320,174 Million euro | +9.4% |
| 1994 | 332,232 Million euro | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 348,523 Million euro | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 360,839 Million euro | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 364,246 Million euro | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 376,407 Million euro | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 392,071 Million euro | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 405,691 Million euro | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 425,850 Million euro | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 449,805 Million euro | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 472,282 Million euro | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 495,134 Million euro | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 514,422 Million euro | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 532,268 Million euro | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 554,862 Million euro | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 574,509 Million euro | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 603,660 Million euro | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 621,410 Million euro | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 638,684 Million euro | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 659,904 Million euro | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 678,987 Million euro | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 693,924 Million euro | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 706,812 Million euro | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 721,460 Million euro | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 734,594 Million euro | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 749,156 Million euro | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 769,053 Million euro | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 821,883 Million euro | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 841,640 Million euro | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 854,229 Million euro | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 889,479 Million euro | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 932,548 Million euro | +4.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 932,548 Million euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 62,182 Million euro, 15.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- France's 932,548 Million euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 67,117 Million euro, 13.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 331,371 Million euro | 256,908 Million euro | 392,071 Million euro | 10 |
| 2000s | 502,848 Million euro | 405,691 Million euro | 603,660 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 697,398 Million euro | 621,410 Million euro | 769,053 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 867,956 Million euro | 821,883 Million euro | 932,548 Million euro | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 Germany 1.30 million Million euro compare
- 3 Italy 625,100 Million euro compare
- 4 United Kingdom 617,697 Million euro compare
- 4 United Kingdom 617,697 Million euro compare
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on social benefits by function in France?
- Expenditure on social benefits by function in France was 932,548 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on social benefits by function recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 932,548 Million euro in 2024.
- What is the lowest expenditure on social benefits by function recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 256,908 Million euro in 1990.
- How does France rank for expenditure on social benefits by function?
- France ranks 2nd out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on social benefits by function rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Expenditure on social benefits by function. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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