Iceland vs Switzerland: Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity

Iceland
1.6
in 2020
Switzerland
9.2
in 2024
Iceland rank
45th
Switzerland rank
42nd

Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity over time

  • Iceland
  • Switzerland
0102030201520192024

How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 9.2 against 1.6 in Iceland, a difference of 7.6.

That makes Switzerland's figure about 5.7 times Iceland's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.

Iceland ranks 45th and Switzerland ranks 42nd of 45 countries.

Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Switzerland Difference Ahead
2010s 10.3 22.1 11.8 Switzerland
2020s 1.6 9.3 7.7 Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity, Iceland or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 9.2 against 1.6 in Iceland as of 2024.
What is the difference in severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity between Iceland and Switzerland?
7.6, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Switzerland?
6 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2020.
How do Iceland and Switzerland rank globally for severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity?
Iceland ranks 45th and Switzerland ranks 42nd of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity of the household. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity of the household
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
47 places, 501 data points, 2015–2025
Last refreshed