Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational was 64.2% in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
64.2%
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
25th
of 46 countries
All-time high
84.3%
in 2013
All-time low
56.1%
in 2016
Years of data
14
2005–2018

Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2005–2018

0204060802005201120182005: 82.9 Percentage2006: 72.8 Percentage2007: 73.6 Percentage2008: 75.5 Percentage2009: 69.5 Percentage2010: 79.7 Percentage2011: 65.1 Percentage2012: 82.5 Percentage2013: 84.3 Percentage2014: 59.9 Percentage2015: 66.3 Percentage2016: 56.1 Percentage2017: 60.7 Percentage2018: 64.2 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 64.2% for children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in 2018.

The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and down 15.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 84.3% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 56.1%, in 2016.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 25th out of 46 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.

Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) - EU 2020 strategy in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2005 to 2018.
Year Percentage Change
2005 82.9%
2006 72.8% -12.2%
2007 73.6% +1.1%
2008 75.5% +2.6%
2009 69.5% -7.9%
2010 79.7% +14.7%
2011 65.1% -18.3%
2012 82.5% +26.7%
2013 84.3% +2.2%
2014 59.9% -28.9%
2015 66.3% +10.7%
2016 56.1% -15.4%
2017 60.7% +8.2%
2018 64.2% +5.8%

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 64.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69.7%, 92% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 64.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 65.5%, 98% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 74.9% 69.5% 82.9% 5
2010s 68.8% 56.1% 84.3% 9

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 22 Germany 65.5% compare
  2. 23 Netherlands 64.9% compare
  3. 23 Netherlands 64.9% compare
  4. 25 United Kingdom 64.2% compare
  5. 27 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 62.0% compare
  6. 28 Slovenia 61.4% compare
  7. 28 Slovenia 61.4% compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 64.2% in 2018, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 84.3% in 2013.
What is the lowest children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 56.1% in 2016.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 25th out of 46 countries with data for 2018.
Is children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) - EU 2020 strategy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) - EU 2020 strategy
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
52 places, 761 data points, 2004–2020
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