Self-perceived health by sex, age and groups of country of birth in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Self-perceived health by sex, age and groups of country of birth was 54.2% in 2018. ▼ Falling
Latest (2018)
54.2%
Change on year
up 7.1%
World rank
11th
of 29 countries
All-time high
69.4%
in 2013
All-time low
40.9%
in 2015
Years of data
10
2009–2018
Self-perceived health by sex, age and groups of country of birth in United Kingdom, 2009–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for self-perceived health by sex, age and groups of country of birth in United Kingdom is 54.2%, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 7.1% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, self-perceived health by sex, age and groups of country of birth in United Kingdom peaked at 69.4% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 40.9%, in 2015.
United Kingdom ranks 11th of 29 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Self-perceived health by sex, age and groups of country of birth in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 54.9% | — |
| 2010 | 57.3% | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 50.5% | -11.9% |
| 2012 | 65.9% | +30.5% |
| 2013 | 69.4% | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 53.5% | -22.9% |
| 2015 | 40.9% | -23.6% |
| 2016 | 56.0% | +36.9% |
| 2017 | 50.6% | -9.6% |
| 2018 | 54.2% | +7.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 54.2% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 51.1%, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 54.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 50.4%, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54.9% | 54.9% | 54.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 55.4% | 40.9% | 69.4% | 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 self-perceived health by sex, age and groups of country of birth in United Kingdom?
- Self-perceived health by sex, age and groups of country of birth in United Kingdom was 54.2% in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest self-perceived health by sex, age and groups of country of birth recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 69.4% in 2013.
- What is the lowest self-perceived health by sex, age and groups of country of birth recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.9% in 2015.
- How does United Kingdom rank for self-perceived health by sex, age and groups of country of birth?
- United Kingdom ranks 11th out of 29 countries with data for 2018.
- Is self-perceived health by sex, age and groups of country of birth rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. 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 Self-perceived health by sex, age and groups of country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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