Universal
Denmark Boerne- og Ungeydelse (Child and Youth Benefit)
Denmark's universal quarterly cash benefit paid automatically to families with children from birth through age 17, with amounts varying by the child's age group, requiring no application for most Danish residents and administered tax-free by Udbetaling Danmark.
Italy Assegno Unico Universale (Universal Single Allowance)
Italy's universal monthly allowance for families with dependent children from the 7th month of pregnancy through age 21, replacing multiple prior child-related benefits into a single simplified payment administered by INPS, with amounts scaled by household income (ISEE) and number of children.
Mexico Pension para el Bienestar de las Personas Adultas Mayores
Mexico's universal non-contributory pension providing bimonthly cash payments to all adults aged 65 and older, regardless of income or employment history, constitutionally guaranteed since 2020 and administered by the Secretariat of Welfare (Secretaria del Bienestar).
New Zealand Superannuation (NZ Super)
New Zealand's universal public pension providing a regular fortnightly payment to all eligible residents aged 65 and over, regardless of work history, retirement savings, or other income, funded from general taxation rather than individual contributions.
Sweden Barnbidrag (Child Allowance)
Sweden's universal child allowance providing SEK 1,250 per month for every child from birth until age 16, with additional multi-child supplements (flerbarnstillägg) for families with two or more children, requiring no income test or application after birth registration.