Expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing in Denmark
Denmark: Expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing was 731.21 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing in Denmark, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 731.21 Million euro for expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing in 2024.
That represents a change of down 7.2% on the previous year and down 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing in Denmark peaked at 986.19 Million euro in 2009 and was at its lowest, 17.84 Million euro, in 2006.
Denmark ranks 33rd 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 survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 24.22 Million euro | — |
| 1991 | 24.72 Million euro | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 23.41 Million euro | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 25.48 Million euro | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 25.72 Million euro | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 26.39 Million euro | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 25.7 Million euro | -2.6% |
| 1997 | 25.13 Million euro | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 24.33 Million euro | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 23.25 Million euro | -4.4% |
| 2000 | 19.78 Million euro | -14.9% |
| 2001 | 19.13 Million euro | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 19.24 Million euro | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 19.18 Million euro | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 18.82 Million euro | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 18.09 Million euro | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 17.84 Million euro | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 872.12 Million euro | +4788.6% |
| 2008 | 882.84 Million euro | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 986.19 Million euro | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 706.15 Million euro | -28.4% |
| 2011 | 713.17 Million euro | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 672.38 Million euro | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 844.48 Million euro | +25.6% |
| 2014 | 916.77 Million euro | +8.6% |
| 2015 | 722.92 Million euro | -21.1% |
| 2016 | 616 Million euro | -14.8% |
| 2017 | 692.69 Million euro | +12.4% |
| 2018 | 714.65 Million euro | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 748 Million euro | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 750.79 Million euro | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 698.63 Million euro | -6.9% |
| 2022 | 813.07 Million euro | +16.4% |
| 2023 | 788.08 Million euro | -3.1% |
| 2024 | 731.21 Million euro | -7.2% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 731.21 Million euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,457 Million euro, 50% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 731.21 Million euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,758 Million euro, 42% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +4788.6% | 17.84 Million euro | 872.12 Million euro |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.84 Million euro | 23.25 Million euro | 26.39 Million euro | 10 |
| 2000s | 287.32 Million euro | 17.84 Million euro | 986.19 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 734.72 Million euro | 616 Million euro | 916.77 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 756.36 Million euro | 698.63 Million euro | 813.07 Million euro | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing in Denmark?
- Expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing in Denmark was 731.21 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 986.19 Million euro in 2009.
- What is the lowest expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.84 Million euro in 2006.
- How does Denmark rank for expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing?
- Denmark ranks 33rd out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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