According to Statistics Denmark, as of 2017, a total of 3,446 persons of Moroccan origin in Denmark received public benefits. Of these individuals, the government funds were primarily allocated toward the Danish State Education Grant and Loan Scheme Authority (1,013 persons), social benefits (927 persons), disability pension (554), net unemployment (370 persons), subsidized employment (148 persons), job-based sickness benefits (140 persons), maternity benefits (140 persons), guidance and activities upgrading skills (115 persons), early retirement pay (25 persons), and persons receiving holiday benefits (12 persons).[5]