Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function in Greece
Greece: Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function was 52,373 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function in Greece, 2007–2023
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function in Greece is 52,373, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and up 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function in Greece peaked at 57,857 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 44,966, in 2017.
Greece ranks 26th of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.
Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function in Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 48,478 | — |
| 2008 | 54,149 | +11.7% |
| 2009 | 57,857 | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 57,292 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 55,550 | -3.0% |
| 2012 | 52,741 | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 46,765 | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 45,373 | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 45,740 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 45,836 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 44,966 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 45,346 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 46,137 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 48,156 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 48,651 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 49,681 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 52,373 | +5.4% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 52,373 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 165,806, 32% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Greece's 52,373 is below the median for high income countries, which is 165,806, 32% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 53,494 | 48,478 | 57,857 | 3 |
| 2010s | 48,575 | 44,966 | 57,292 | 10 |
| 2020s | 49,715 | 48,156 | 52,373 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More reference data data for Greece
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.86 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7298 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function in Greece?
- Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function in Greece was 52,373 in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 57,857 in 2009.
- What is the lowest gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 44,966 in 2017.
- How does Greece rank for gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function?
- Greece ranks 26th out of 44 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Gross and net expenditure on social benefits by function. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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