Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of was 24.0% in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
24.0%
Change on year
down 20.5%
World rank
14th
of 21 countries
All-time high
38.0%
in 2009
All-time low
20.2%
in 2014
Years of data
10
2009–2018

Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in United Kingdom, 2009–2018

0102030402009201320182009: 38 Percentage2010: 29.1 Percentage2011: 34 Percentage2012: 22.3 Percentage2013: 24.2 Percentage2014: 20.2 Percentage2015: 28.8 Percentage2016: 21.1 Percentage2017: 30.2 Percentage2018: 24 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

United Kingdom recorded 24.0% for persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.5% on the previous year and down 36.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in United Kingdom peaked at 38.0% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 20.2%, in 2014.

United Kingdom ranks 14th of 21 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in United Kingdom, year by year

Annual values for Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of citizenship (population aged 18 and over) - EU 2020 strategy in United Kingdom, 2009 to 2018.
Year Percentage Change
2009 38.0%
2010 29.1% -23.4%
2011 34.0% +16.8%
2012 22.3% -34.4%
2013 24.2% +8.5%
2014 20.2% -16.5%
2015 28.8% +42.6%
2016 21.1% -26.7%
2017 30.2% +43.1%
2018 24.0% -20.5%

United Kingdom compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom's 24.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.5%, 76% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom's 24.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 31.5%, 76% of the median. (19 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 38.0% 38.0% 38.0% 1
2010s 26.0% 20.2% 34.0% 9

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 11 Belgium 31.5% compare
  2. 12 Germany 30.2% compare
  3. 13 Norway 26.5% compare
  4. 14 United Kingdom 24.0% compare
  5. 16 Greece 23.2% compare
  6. 17 Switzerland 19.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in United Kingdom?
Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in United Kingdom was 24.0% in 2018, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 38.0% in 2009.
What is the lowest persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 20.2% in 2014.
How does United Kingdom rank for persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of?
United Kingdom ranks 14th out of 21 countries with data for 2018.
Is persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is down 36.8%. 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 Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of citizenship (population aged 18 and over) - EU 2020 strategy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of citizenship (population aged 18 and over) - EU 2020 strategy
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
21 places, 228 data points, 2009–2020
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