Persons by risk of poverty, material deprivation, work intensity of in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Persons by risk of poverty, material deprivation, work intensity of was 1.3% in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
1.3%
Change on year
up 116.7%
World rank
16th
of 38 countries
All-time high
4.6%
in 2009
All-time low
0.3%
in 2016
Years of data
10
2009–2018

Persons by risk of poverty, material deprivation, work intensity of in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2009–2018

0123452009201320182009: 4.6 Percentage2010: 2 Percentage2011: 3.8 Percentage2012: 1.8 Percentage2013: 1 Percentage2014: 0.9 Percentage2015: 1.5 Percentage2016: 0.3 Percentage2017: 0.6 Percentage2018: 1.3 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for persons by risk of poverty, material deprivation, work intensity of in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 1.3%, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of up 116.7% on the previous year and down 71.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons by risk of poverty, material deprivation, work intensity of in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 4.6% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2016.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 16th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Persons by risk of poverty, material deprivation, work intensity of in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Persons by risk of poverty, material deprivation, work intensity of the household and citizenship (population aged 18 and over) - intersections of EU 2020 Strategy poverty target indicators in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2009 to 2018.
Year Percentage Change
2009 4.6%
2010 2.0% -56.5%
2011 3.8% +90.0%
2012 1.8% -52.6%
2013 1.0% -44.4%
2014 0.9% -10.0%
2015 1.5% +66.7%
2016 0.3% -80.0%
2017 0.6% +100.0%
2018 1.3% +116.7%

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 1.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.9%, 1.4× the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 1.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.9%, 1.4× the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.6% 4.6% 4.6% 1
2010s 1.5% 0.3% 3.8% 9

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 13 Malta 1.5% compare
  2. 13 Slovenia 1.5% compare
  3. 13 Slovenia 1.5% compare
  4. 16 Netherlands 1.3% compare
  5. 16 Netherlands 1.3% compare
  6. 16 United Kingdom 1.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons by risk of poverty, material deprivation, work intensity of in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Persons by risk of poverty, material deprivation, work intensity of in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 1.3% in 2018, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons by risk of poverty, material deprivation, work intensity of recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 4.6% in 2009.
What is the lowest persons by risk of poverty, material deprivation, work intensity of recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2016.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for persons by risk of poverty, material deprivation, work intensity of?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 16th out of 38 countries with data for 2018.
Is persons by risk of poverty, material deprivation, work intensity of rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 71.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons by risk of poverty, material deprivation, work intensity of the household and citizenship (population aged 18 and over) - intersections of EU 2020 Strategy poverty target indicators. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons by risk of poverty, material deprivation, work intensity of the household and citizenship (population aged 18 and over) - intersections of EU 2020 Strategy poverty target indicators
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 487 data points, 2009–2020
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