Overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship was 14.8% in 2018. ▼ Falling
Latest (2018)
14.8%
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
18th
of 22 countries
All-time high
45.7%
in 2010
All-time low
14.0%
in 2017
Years of data
10
2009–2018
Overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2009–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 14.8% for overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship in 2018.
The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and down 58.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 45.7% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 14.0%, in 2017.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th of 22 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 35.8% | — |
| 2010 | 45.7% | +27.7% |
| 2011 | 28.9% | -36.8% |
| 2012 | 18.5% | -36.0% |
| 2013 | 17.6% | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 29.1% | +65.3% |
| 2015 | 34.1% | +17.2% |
| 2016 | 24.6% | -27.9% |
| 2017 | 14.0% | -43.1% |
| 2018 | 14.8% | +5.7% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 14.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25.6%, 58% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 14.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 25.6%, 58% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.8% | 35.8% | 35.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 25.3% | 14.0% | 45.7% | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 15 Switzerland 17.8% compare
- 16 Luxembourg 17.7% compare
- 17 Belgium 15.6% compare
- 18 Norway 14.8% compare
- 18 United Kingdom 14.8% compare
- 21 Finland 9.3% compare
More population data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 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)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population density 307.14 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.21 million people (2100)
All data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland →
Frequently asked questions
- What is overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 14.8% in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 45.7% in 2010.
- What is the lowest overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.0% in 2017.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th out of 22 countries with data for 2018.
- Is overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.7%. 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 Overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship (total population aged 18 and over). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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