France vs Germany: Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and

France
49,255
in 2023
Germany
39,483
in 2023
France rank
1st
Germany rank
2nd

Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and over time

  • France
  • Germany
20.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k199020062023

How they compare

France currently reports 49,255 against 39,483 in Germany, a difference of 9,772.

That makes France's figure about 1.2 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 33 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Germany ahead.

France ranks 1st and Germany ranks 2nd of 35 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Germany in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
1990s 26,781 43,067 16,286 Germany
2000s 33,383 44,399 11,017 Germany
2010s 43,531 32,885 10,646 France
2020s 58,124 47,710 10,415 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and, France or Germany?
France, at 49,255 against 39,483 in Germany as of 2023.
What is the difference in expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and between France and Germany?
9,772, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
33 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
How do France and Germany rank globally for expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and?
France ranks 1st and Germany ranks 2nd 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