Overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship (total) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship (total) 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
in 2017
Years of data
10
2009–2018
Overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship in United Kingdom, 2009–2018
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
United Kingdom 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 peaked at 45.7 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 14, in 2017.
United Kingdom ranks 18th of 22 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship (total) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | 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 | -43.1% |
| 2018 | 14.8 | +5.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 14.8 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25.6, 58% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom'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 | 25.26 | 14 | 45.7 | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 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
- 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 overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship in United Kingdom?
- Overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship in United Kingdom 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?
- 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?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 in 2017.
- How does United Kingdom rank for overcrowding rate by age, sex and group of citizenship?
- United Kingdom 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?
- 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 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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