2021: US tops welfare expenditures at $2.47T, up 17.5%, with France, Germany, UK, and Japan also high spenders.

20 Countries with the Highest Welfare Expenditures: The US spends the most on welfare with $2.47 trillion in 2021, a 17.5% increase from the previous year. Welfare programs cover areas like healthcare, food, housing, education, transportation, childcare, and daily living expenses. Other top spenders include France ($795.5bn), Germany ($743.8bn), the UK ($696.1bn), and Japan ($670.1bn).

March 17, 2024
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