Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in Switzerland
Switzerland: Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity was 9.2% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in Switzerland, 2015–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in Switzerland is 9.2%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 45.9% on the previous year and down 70.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in Switzerland peaked at 31.0% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 9.2%, in 2024.
Switzerland ranks 40th of 43 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 31.0% | — |
| 2016 | 25.2% | -18.7% |
| 2017 | 21.4% | -15.1% |
| 2018 | 20.1% | -6.1% |
| 2019 | 12.8% | -36.3% |
| 2020 | 9.3% | -27.3% |
| 2021 | 17.4% | +87.1% |
| 2022 | 13.2% | -24.1% |
| 2023 | 17.0% | +28.8% |
| 2024 | 9.2% | -45.9% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 9.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.3%, 29% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 9.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 30.7%, 30% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.1% | 12.8% | 31.0% | 5 |
| 2020s | 13.2% | 9.2% | 17.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More population data for Switzerland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0595 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,754 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4828 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1371 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 230.99 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 392,499 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in Switzerland?
- Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity in Switzerland was 9.2% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 31.0% in 2015.
- What is the lowest severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.2% in 2024.
- How does Switzerland rank for severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity?
- Switzerland ranks 40th out of 43 countries with data for 2024.
- Is severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Severe material and social deprivation by age, sex and work intensity of the household. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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