France vs Germany: Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions) … included
France
22,705
in 2025
Germany
26,864
in 2025
France rank
14th
Germany rank
11th
Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions) … included over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
Germany currently reports 26,864 against 22,705 in France, a difference of 4,159.
That makes Germany's figure about 1.2 times France's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Germany ahead.
France ranks 14th and Germany ranks 11th of 49 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Germany in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14,500 | 14,235 | 265 | France |
| 2010s | 17,926 | 17,419 | 507.6 | France |
| 2020s | 20,074 | 23,900 | 3,825 | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in), France or Germany?
- Germany, at 26,864 against 22,705 in France as of 2025.
- What is the difference in distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in) between France and Germany?
- 4,159, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in)?
- France ranks 14th and Germany ranks 11th of 49 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions included in social transfers) by household composition. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.