Expenditure on social benefits by function in Ireland
Ireland: Expenditure on social benefits by function was 69,610 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
69,610 Million euro
Change on year
up 9.2%
World rank
19th
of 45 countries
All-time high
69,610 Million euro
in 2024
All-time low
6,563 Million euro
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Expenditure on social benefits by function in Ireland, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure on social benefits by function in Ireland is 69,610 Million euro, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 9.2% on the previous year and up 74.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on social benefits by function in Ireland peaked at 69,610 Million euro in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6,563 Million euro, in 1990.
Ireland ranks 19th 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 social benefits by function in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6,563 Million euro | — |
| 1991 | 7,219 Million euro | +10.0% |
| 1992 | 8,023 Million euro | +11.1% |
| 1993 | 8,225 Million euro | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 8,702 Million euro | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 9,220 Million euro | +6.0% |
| 1996 | 9,836 Million euro | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 11,241 Million euro | +14.3% |
| 1998 | 11,442 Million euro | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 12,602 Million euro | +10.1% |
| 2000 | 15,543 Million euro | +23.3% |
| 2001 | 18,373 Million euro | +18.2% |
| 2002 | 21,388 Million euro | +16.4% |
| 2003 | 23,371 Million euro | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 25,958 Million euro | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 27,865 Million euro | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 30,336 Million euro | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 33,287 Million euro | +9.7% |
| 2008 | 36,805 Million euro | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 40,012 Million euro | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 40,379 Million euro | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 40,366 Million euro | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 40,697 Million euro | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 39,623 Million euro | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 39,803 Million euro | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 40,632 Million euro | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 41,383 Million euro | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 42,914 Million euro | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 44,494 Million euro | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 46,648 Million euro | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 55,730 Million euro | +19.5% |
| 2021 | 57,356 Million euro | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 58,114 Million euro | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 63,754 Million euro | +9.7% |
| 2024 | 69,610 Million euro | +9.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 69,610 Million euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 62,182 Million euro, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 69,610 Million euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 67,117 Million euro, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9,307 Million euro | 6,563 Million euro | 12,602 Million euro | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,294 Million euro | 15,543 Million euro | 40,012 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 41,694 Million euro | 39,623 Million euro | 46,648 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 60,913 Million euro | 55,730 Million euro | 69,610 Million euro | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on social benefits by function in Ireland?
- Expenditure on social benefits by function in Ireland was 69,610 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on social benefits by function recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 69,610 Million euro in 2024.
- What is the lowest expenditure on social benefits by function recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,563 Million euro in 1990.
- How does Ireland rank for expenditure on social benefits by function?
- Ireland ranks 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on social benefits by function rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.9%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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