Child Benefit in Europe by Country (2026)
How much child benefit each European country pays a month per child in 2026, what it depends on and whether income matters, in English.
In 2026 Luxembourg pays the most universal child benefit in the EU, €307.35 a month per child, followed by Germany at €259. Belgium's regions pay about €185 to €193 for younger children, Ireland €140 and Slovakia €60, while France pays nothing for a first child.
Child Benefit in Europe by Country (2026)
Frequently asked
Which EU country pays the most child benefit?
Among universal benefits, Luxembourg: €307.35 a month per child in January 2026, plus age supplements from 6 and 12. Germany pays €259 for every child.
Does France pay child benefit for one child?
No. French family allowances start with the second child: €151.05 a month in total for two children in the lowest income band, in January 2026.
Does Spain have child benefit?
Not a general monthly one. Spain's child benefit in the MISSOC tables is for children with a disability: €1,000 a year for a child under 18 with a disability of 33% or more.
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