Share social protection in government exp oecd in United States

United States: Share social protection in government exp oecd was 20.16 in 2023. β–² Rising

Latest (2023)
20.16
Change on year
down 7.2%
World rank
37th
of 37 countries
All-time high
26.47
in 2021
All-time low
17.93
in 2007
Years of data
17
2007–2023

Share social protection in government exp oecd in United States, 2007–2023

01020302007201520232007: 17.92008: 19.42009: 202010: 20.92011: 20.52012: 20.32013: 20.62014: 20.42015: 20.52016: 20.22017: 202018: 19.82019: 19.82020: 25.42021: 26.52022: 21.72023: 20.2

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share social protection in government exp oecd in United States is 20.16, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 7.2% on the previous year and down 2.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share social protection in government exp oecd in United States peaked at 26.47 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 17.93, in 2007.

That places United States 37th out of 37 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 19.11 17.93 19.99 3
2010s 20.3 19.77 20.86 10
2020s 23.42 20.16 26.47 4

Countries ranked near United States

  1. 34 Colombia 25.08 compare
  2. 35 Hungary 24.88 compare
  3. 36 Iceland 23.86 compare

See the full ranking of 37 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is share social protection in government exp oecd in United States?
Share social protection in government exp oecd in United States was 20.16 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest share social protection in government exp oecd recorded in United States?
The highest recorded value was 26.47 in 2021.
What is the lowest share social protection in government exp oecd recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was 17.93 in 2007.
How does United States rank for share social protection in government exp oecd?
United States ranks 37th out of 37 countries with data for 2023.
Is share social protection in government exp oecd rising or falling in United States?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this United States data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share social protection in government exp oecd. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share social protection in government exp oecd
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
37 places, 618 data points, 2007–2024
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