Belgium vs Ireland: Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family
Belgium
7.3%
in 2025
Ireland
7.4%
in 2025
Belgium rank
15th
Ireland rank
14th
Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family over time
- Belgium
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 7.4% against 7.3% in Belgium, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Ireland ahead.
Belgium ranks 15th and Ireland ranks 14th of 47 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.7% | 13.1% | 2.4% | Ireland |
| 2020s | 8.8% | 7.7% | 1.1% | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family, Belgium or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 7.4% against 7.3% in Belgium as of 2025.
- What is the difference in persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family between Belgium and Ireland?
- 0.1%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family?
- Belgium ranks 15th and Ireland ranks 14th of 47 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family (relatives) for a drink or meal at least once a month by employment status and income quintile. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.