Ireland vs Sweden: Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing

Ireland
3,946
in 2023
Sweden
2,153
in 2024
Ireland rank
5th
Sweden rank
8th

Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing over time

  • Ireland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 3,946 against 2,153 in Sweden, a difference of 1,793.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.8 times Sweden's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 31 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Sweden ahead.

Ireland ranks 5th and Sweden ranks 8th of 35 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Sweden Difference Ahead
1990s 342.81 1,958 1,616 Sweden
2000s 692.16 1,568 876.11 Sweden
2010s 1,614 1,876 262.3 Sweden
2020s 2,827 2,034 792.72 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing, Ireland or Sweden?
Ireland, at 3,946 against 2,153 in Sweden as of 2023.
What is the difference in expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing between Ireland and Sweden?
1,793, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sweden?
31 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2023.
How do Ireland and Sweden rank globally for expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing?
Ireland ranks 5th and Sweden ranks 8th of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Expenditure on housing 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 housing function by type of benefit and means-testing
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 1,158 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed