Spending on benefits and tax credits

Pensioner benefits

Working-age benefits

(% of national income)

6

5

4

3

1980-81

1990-91

2000-01

2010-11

2020-21

Pensioner benefits

Working-age benefits

(% of national income)

6

5

4

3

1980-81

1990-91

2000-01

2010-11

2020-21