Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit in Czechia

Czechia: Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit was 1,326 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,326 Million euro
Change on year
up 18.1%
World rank
22nd
of 46 countries
All-time high
2,579 Million euro
in 2021
All-time low
161.91 Million euro
in 1995
Years of data
30
1995–2024

Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Czechia, 1995–2024

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k1995200920241995: 161.9 Million euro1996: 213.1 Million euro1997: 261.5 Million euro1998: 302.6 Million euro1999: 391.6 Million euro2000: 401.9 Million euro2001: 422.9 Million euro2002: 536.1 Million euro2003: 654.3 Million euro2004: 654.6 Million euro2005: 663.7 Million euro2006: 656.9 Million euro2007: 794.5 Million euro2008: 948.7 Million euro2009: 1.5k Million euro2010: 1.2k Million euro2011: 1.1k Million euro2012: 1.0k Million euro2013: 1.0k Million euro2014: 900.9 Million euro2015: 832.6 Million euro2016: 838.2 Million euro2017: 878.8 Million euro2018: 931.5 Million euro2019: 885.6 Million euro2020: 1.9k Million euro2021: 2.6k Million euro2022: 1.1k Million euro2023: 1.1k Million euro2024: 1.3k Million euro

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.

Analysis

Czechia recorded 1,326 Million euro for expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in 2024.

That represents a change of up 18.1% on the previous year and up 47.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Czechia peaked at 2,579 Million euro in 2021 and was at its lowest, 161.91 Million euro, in 1995.

That places Czechia 22nd out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit in Czechia, year by year

Annual values for Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and means-testing in Czechia, 1995 to 2024.
Year Million euro Change
1995 161.91 Million euro —
1996 213.05 Million euro +31.6%
1997 261.47 Million euro +22.7%
1998 302.58 Million euro +15.7%
1999 391.62 Million euro +29.4%
2000 401.95 Million euro +2.6%
2001 422.87 Million euro +5.2%
2002 536.06 Million euro +26.8%
2003 654.29 Million euro +22.1%
2004 654.62 Million euro +0.1%
2005 663.74 Million euro +1.4%
2006 656.9 Million euro -1.0%
2007 794.5 Million euro +20.9%
2008 948.69 Million euro +19.4%
2009 1,486 Million euro +56.6%
2010 1,227 Million euro -17.4%
2011 1,110 Million euro -9.5%
2012 1,033 Million euro -6.9%
2013 1,031 Million euro -0.3%
2014 900.9 Million euro -12.6%
2015 832.64 Million euro -7.6%
2016 838.25 Million euro +0.7%
2017 878.79 Million euro +4.8%
2018 931.47 Million euro +6.0%
2019 885.63 Million euro -4.9%
2020 1,891 Million euro +113.5%
2021 2,579 Million euro +36.4%
2022 1,111 Million euro -56.9%
2023 1,122 Million euro +1.0%
2024 1,326 Million euro +18.1%

Czechia compared with similar countries

  • Czechia's 1,326 Million euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,432 Million euro, 93% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Czechia's 1,326 Million euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,833 Million euro, 72% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 266.13 Million euro 161.91 Million euro 391.62 Million euro 5
2000s 721.96 Million euro 401.95 Million euro 1,486 Million euro 10
2010s 966.82 Million euro 832.64 Million euro 1,227 Million euro 10
2020s 1,606 Million euro 1,111 Million euro 2,579 Million euro 5

Countries ranked near Czechia

  1. 19 Poland 1,538 Million euro compare
  2. 19 Poland 1,538 Million euro compare
  3. 21 Türkiye 1,368 Million euro compare
  4. 23 Slovakia 1,140 Million euro compare
  5. 23 Slovakia 1,140 Million euro compare
  6. 25 Lithuania 772.16 Million euro compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Czechia?
Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and in Czechia was 1,326 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and recorded in Czechia?
The highest recorded value was 2,579 Million euro in 2021.
What is the lowest expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and recorded in Czechia?
The lowest recorded value was 161.91 Million euro in 1995.
How does Czechia rank for expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and?
Czechia ranks 22nd out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
Is expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and rising or falling in Czechia?
Over the last ten years it is up 47.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Czechia data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Expenditure on unemployment function by type of benefit and means-testing
Unit
Million euro
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
55 places, 1,471 data points, 1990–2024
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