Expenditure on social benefits by function in Ireland
Ireland: Expenditure on social benefits by function was 69,610 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 16th of 36 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 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 |
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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 16th out of 36 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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