Denmark vs Ireland: Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and

Denmark
3,342
in 2023
Ireland
2,431
in 2023
Denmark rank
12th
Ireland rank
13th

Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and over time

  • Denmark
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 3,342 against 2,431 in Ireland, a difference of 911.

That makes Denmark's figure about 1.4 times Ireland's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 12th and Ireland ranks 13th of 35 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 3 and Ireland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 5,702 1,355 4,347 Denmark
2000s 4,601 2,462 2,139 Denmark
2010s 4,463 3,812 650.79 Denmark
2020s 4,368 4,581 212.87 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and, Denmark or Ireland?
Denmark, at 3,342 against 2,431 in Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and between Denmark and Ireland?
911, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and?
Denmark ranks 12th and Ireland ranks 13th of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and means-testing
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
45 places, 1,186 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed