At-risk-of-poverty rate by group of citizenship (population aged 18) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: At-risk-of-poverty rate by group of citizenship (population aged 18) was 21.7 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Latest (2018)
21.7
Change on year
down 13.9%
World rank
12th
of 22 countries
All-time high
33
in 2009
All-time low
13
in 2010
Years of data
10
2009–2018
At-risk-of-poverty rate by group of citizenship in United Kingdom, 2009–2018
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for at-risk-of-poverty rate by group of citizenship in United Kingdom is 21.7, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 13.9% on the previous year and down 34.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, at-risk-of-poverty rate by group of citizenship in United Kingdom peaked at 33 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 13, in 2010.
That places United Kingdom 12th out of 22 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
At-risk-of-poverty rate by group of citizenship (population aged 18) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 33 | — |
| 2010 | 13 | -60.6% |
| 2011 | 27.4 | +110.8% |
| 2012 | 14.6 | -46.7% |
| 2013 | 16.1 | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 17.2 | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 24.7 | +43.6% |
| 2016 | 15.4 | -37.7% |
| 2017 | 25.2 | +63.6% |
| 2018 | 21.7 | -13.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 21.7 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17, 1.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 21.7 is above the median for high income countries, which is 17, 1.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33 | 33 | 33 | 1 |
| 2010s | 19.48 | 13 | 27.4 | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 9 Netherlands 27
- 10 Netherlands 26.2
- 11 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 26.1
- 13 Ireland 17 compare
- 13 Sweden 17 compare
- 15 Denmark 15 compare
More population data for United Kingdom
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1389 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 71,685 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2666 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.184 (2100)
- Population density 307.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.21 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is at-risk-of-poverty rate by group of citizenship in United Kingdom?
- At-risk-of-poverty rate by group of citizenship in United Kingdom was 21.7 in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest at-risk-of-poverty rate by group of citizenship recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 33 in 2009.
- What is the lowest at-risk-of-poverty rate by group of citizenship recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 13 in 2010.
- How does United Kingdom rank for at-risk-of-poverty rate by group of citizenship?
- United Kingdom ranks 12th out of 22 countries with data for 2018.
- Is at-risk-of-poverty rate by group of citizenship rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of At-risk-of-poverty rate by group of citizenship (population aged 18 and over). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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