Germany leads in European non means-tested net social protection, with a value exceeding 1 trillion Euros. France and Italy follow, although significantly lower, with about 0.69 and 0.5 trillion Euros, respectively. Countries like Spain and the Netherlands are even further behind. Smaller economies, like Malta and Iceland, contribute minimally to the total European measure. With variations, the data exhibits significant year-on-year growth in countries such as Lithuania, Cyprus, and Poland, marked at double-digit rates in 2023. Conversely, Greece saw a marginal decline, highlighting diverse dynamics across Europe.
Future trends to watch in European non means-tested net social protection include the impact of aging populations, economic performance fluctuations, and ongoing fiscal reforms across various European countries. These factors may affect the sustainability and growth of social protection systems, influencing the distribution and intensity of welfare benefits.
Top countries in Non Means-Tested Net Social Protection by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,014,500 | 2023 | +5.72% | +6.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 693,910 | 2023 | +1.99% | +2.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 502,540 | 2023 | +5.34% | +5.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 298,750 | 2023 | +3.31% | +5.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 181,720 | 2023 | +4.83% | +5.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 163,060 | 2023 | +3.76% | +6.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 140,600 | 2023 | +8.14% | +11.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 133,690 | 2023 | +2.04% | +4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 130,810 | 2023 | +3.07% | +3.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 130,310 | 2023 | +7.48% | +8% | View data |
