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

Ireland
2,431
in 2023
Norway
1,627
in 2023
Ireland rank
13th
Norway rank
16th

Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and over time

  • Ireland
  • Norway
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 2,431 against 1,627 in Norway, a difference of 804.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.5 times Norway's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Norway ahead.

Ireland ranks 13th and Norway ranks 16th of 35 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Norway Difference Ahead
1990s 1,355 1,775 420.48 Norway
2000s 2,462 1,375 1,087 Ireland
2010s 3,812 2,249 1,563 Ireland
2020s 4,581 2,966 1,616 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, Ireland or Norway?
Ireland, at 2,431 against 1,627 in Norway as of 2023.
What is the difference in expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and between Ireland and Norway?
804, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Norway?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Ireland and Norway rank globally for expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and?
Ireland ranks 13th and Norway ranks 16th 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