Persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by household type in Iceland

Iceland: Persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by household type was 3 in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
3
Change on year
up 57.9%
World rank
36th
of 37 countries
All-time high
11.5
in 2007
All-time low
1.5
in 2012
Years of data
16
2007–2022

Persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by household type in Iceland, 2007–2022

246810122007201420222007: 11.52008: 5.52009: 8.12010: 8.12011: 2.52012: 1.52013: 3.92014: 5.12015: 5.62016: 5.22017: 6.12018: 4.72019: 52020: 22021: 1.92022: 3

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by household type in Iceland is 3, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of up 57.9% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by household type in Iceland peaked at 11.5 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.5, in 2012.

That places Iceland 36th out of 37 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.37 5.5 11.5 3
2010s 4.77 1.5 8.1 10
2020s 2.3 1.9 3 3

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 33 North Macedonia 7.6 compare
  2. 34 Luxembourg 5.4 compare
  3. 35 Montenegro 5 compare
  4. 37 Albania 2.7

See the full ranking of 39 places β†’

More population data for Iceland

All data for Iceland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by household type in Iceland?
Persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by household type in Iceland was 3 in 2022, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by household type recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 11.5 in 2007.
What is the lowest persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by household type recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 1.5 in 2012.
How does Iceland rank for persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by household type?
Iceland ranks 36th out of 37 countries with data for 2022.
Is persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by household type rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by household type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by household type
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 638 data points, 2007–2025
Last refreshed