Expenditure on survivors function by type of benefit and means-testing

Expenditure on survivors function encompasses social benefits to widows, widowers and other dependents after a breadwinner’s death. Expenditure is disaggregated by means testing and by detailed social benefit type, distinguishing periodic and lump sum cash benefits and benefits in kind, including survivors' pensions, death grants and funeral expenses. The population encompasses all social protection schemes including central, state or local government and other non‑government controlled schemes, with basic and supplementary components. Expenditure is available in different units of measure, using harmonized definitions to ensure cross‑country comparability.