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
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.0% | 38.0% | 38.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 26.0% | 20.2% | 34.0% | 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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2666 Percent per annum (2030)
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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