Eurostat: Poland has 2nd biggest share of family benefits in EU

The share of benefits for families in total social expenses reaches in Poland 13 percent, which puts it in second place in the European Union. Estonia has the same share, while Luxembourg is ahead with 15 percent, according to Eurostat data for 2016.

"EU Member States spent more than €350 billion on family benefits in 2016 (2.4 percent of EU GDP), which accounts for 9 percent of total spending on social benefits," the statement said.

Hungary is on the third place (12 percent), while the smallest share was recorded in Greece and the Netherlands (4 percent each).

(PAP)