In 2023, Germany led European countries with €135.39 billion in wages and salaries for public administration and defense, compulsory social security. Other notable figures include the Netherlands (€25.54 billion), Belgium (€20.79 billion), Greece (€6.83 billion), and Slovakia (€4.42 billion). Year-on-year variations indicate strong growth in Slovakia (8.54%) and Luxembourg (9.49%), while Greece saw a decline of 1.4%. Over 5 years, Lithuania showed robust gains with a CAGR of 19.04%, suggesting rapid adjustments in public wage systems compared to more stable patterns in Western Europe.
Future trends may include increased investment in public sectors, driven by policy reforms and inflationary pressures. Watch for digital transformation in public services influencing workforce needs and potential wage adjustments, as well as varied impacts on defense budgets due to geopolitical tensions.
Top countries in Wages and Salaries in Public Administration and Defence, Compulsory Social Security by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 135,390 | 2023 | +3.29% | +4.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 25,540 | 2023 | +0.81% | +1.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 20,790 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 6,830 | 2023 | -1.69% | -1.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 4,420 | 2023 | +5.81% | +8.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Luxembourg | 2,960 | 2023 | +7.86% | +9.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 2,420 | 2023 | +12.13% | +19.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 1,870 | 2023 | +5.96% | +7.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 1,220 | 2023 | +2.72% | +5.8% | View data |
