Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of was 4.3% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in United Kingdom, 2009–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in United Kingdom is 4.3%, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 30.6% on the previous year and up 152.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in United Kingdom peaked at 6.8% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2009.
That places United Kingdom 11th out of 20 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 6.8% | — |
| 2011 | 2.7% | -60.3% |
| 2012 | 3.9% | +44.4% |
| 2013 | 1.7% | -56.4% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 1.3% | — |
| 2016 | 6.1% | +369.2% |
| 2017 | 6.2% | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 4.3% | -30.6% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 4.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.0%, 85% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 4.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.0%, 86% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.7% | 0.0% | 6.8% | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More population data for United Kingdom
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.21 million people (2100)
- Population density 307.14 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in United Kingdom?
- Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in United Kingdom was 4.3% in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 6.8% in 2010.
- What is the lowest level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2009.
- How does United Kingdom rank for level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of?
- United Kingdom ranks 11th out of 20 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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