Greece vs Iceland: Persons receiving benefits (other than old age benefits) by risk of

Greece
49.1%
in 2025
Iceland
51.0%
in 2020
Greece rank
34th
Iceland rank
33rd

Persons receiving benefits (other than old age benefits) by risk of over time

  • Greece
  • Iceland
0204060201520202025

How they compare

Iceland currently reports 51.0% against 49.1% in Greece, a difference of 1.9%.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.

Greece ranks 34th and Iceland ranks 33rd of 43 countries.

Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Greece Iceland Difference Ahead
2010s 38.4% 52.1% 13.7% Iceland
2020s 44.0% 51.0% 7.0% Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons receiving benefits (other than old age benefits) by risk of, Greece or Iceland?
Iceland, at 51.0% against 49.1% in Greece as of 2020.
What is the difference in persons receiving benefits (other than old age benefits) by risk of between Greece and Iceland?
1.9%, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Iceland?
6 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2020.
How do Greece and Iceland rank globally for persons receiving benefits (other than old age benefits) by risk of?
Greece ranks 34th and Iceland ranks 33rd of 43 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Persons receiving benefits (other than old age benefits) by risk of poverty and work intensity of the household (population aged 18 to 64). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Persons receiving benefits (other than old age benefits) by risk of poverty and work intensity of the household (population aged 18 to 64)
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 501 data points, 2014–2025
Last refreshed