5 Countries that Spend the Most on Welfare

2. Italy

Social Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP in 2022: 30.10%

GDP in 2023: $2.19 Trillion

GDP per Capita in 2023: $37,150

The Italian welfare state guarantees universal healthcare, education through university-level degrees, and unemployment subsidies during economic hardship periods. Governments have prioritized social programs to cultivate national solidarity and mitigate the impacts of income inequalities in society.