Expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing in Iceland
Iceland: Expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing was 141.52 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
141.52
Change on year
up 6.5%
World rank
41st
of 46 countries
All-time high
141.52
in 2024
All-time low
23.89
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing in Iceland, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing in Iceland stood at 141.52. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.5% on the previous year and up 90.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing in Iceland peaked at 141.52 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 23.89, in 1990.
Iceland ranks 41st of 46 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 23.89 | — |
| 1991 | 28.28 | +18.4% |
| 1992 | 29.7 | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 30.89 | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 26.93 | -12.8% |
| 1995 | 28.14 | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 31.13 | +10.6% |
| 1997 | 35.2 | +13.1% |
| 1998 | 39.55 | +12.4% |
| 1999 | 44.92 | +13.6% |
| 2000 | 46.2 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 48.76 | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 56.47 | +15.8% |
| 2003 | 60.26 | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 61.53 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 71.9 | +16.9% |
| 2006 | 54.92 | -23.6% |
| 2007 | 77.43 | +41.0% |
| 2008 | 52.04 | -32.8% |
| 2009 | 52.88 | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 54.53 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 60.67 | +11.3% |
| 2012 | 63.76 | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 63.04 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 74.42 | +18.1% |
| 2015 | 82.12 | +10.3% |
| 2016 | 98.5 | +19.9% |
| 2017 | 115.84 | +17.6% |
| 2018 | 114.92 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 111.32 | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 117.2 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 119.78 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 126.17 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 132.91 | +5.3% |
| 2024 | 141.52 | +6.5% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 141.52 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,457, 10% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 141.52 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,758, 8% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.86 | 23.89 | 44.92 | 10 |
| 2000s | 58.24 | 46.2 | 77.43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 83.91 | 54.53 | 115.84 | 10 |
| 2020s | 127.52 | 117.2 | 141.52 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More reference data data for Iceland
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing in Iceland?
- Expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing in Iceland was 141.52 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 141.52 in 2024.
- What is the lowest expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.89 in 1990.
- How does Iceland rank for expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing?
- Iceland ranks 41st out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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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