European Family Gross Social Protection by Country

In 2024, Poland led European Family Gross Social Protection at 4.41% of GDP, experiencing a notable 12.11% growth in 2023. Germany and Luxembourg followed, with moderate growth rates of 1.88% and 0.24% respectively. Meanwhile, Denmark and Sweden saw slight declines at -1.65% and -0.068%. Noteworthy is Lithuania's rise by 6.81%, contrast to negative trends in Ireland and Cyprus, at -6.46% and -5.97%. The overall Compounded Annual Growth Rate shows varied growth trends across countries over five years.

Future trends to watch:

• Poland's consistent lead and expansion rate
• Emerging shifts in social protection favoring Eastern European countries
• Potential recovery in countries with declining contributions, like Ireland and Cyprus
• Impact of economic policies on social protection efforts across EU nations