Severe material deprivation rate by group of citizenship in Ireland

Ireland: Severe material deprivation rate by group of citizenship was 2.0% in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
2.0%
Change on year
down 25.9%
World rank
15th
of 21 countries
All-time high
13.6%
in 2013
All-time low
2.0%
in 2020
Years of data
12
2009–2020

Severe material deprivation rate by group of citizenship in Ireland, 2009–2020

2.557.51012.52009201420202009: 4.6 Percentage2010: 5.8 Percentage2011: 4.9 Percentage2012: 5 Percentage2013: 13.6 Percentage2014: 5.9 Percentage2015: 9.2 Percentage2016: 8.1 Percentage2017: 4 Percentage2018: 10.7 Percentage2019: 2.7 Percentage2020: 2 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for severe material deprivation rate by group of citizenship in Ireland is 2.0%, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.

The figure is down 25.9% on the previous year and down 65.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, severe material deprivation rate by group of citizenship in Ireland peaked at 13.6% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.0%, in 2020.

Ireland ranks 15th of 21 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.

Severe material deprivation rate by group of citizenship in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Severe material deprivation rate by group of citizenship (population aged 18 and over) in Ireland, 2009 to 2020.
Year Percentage Change
2009 4.6%
2010 5.8% +26.1%
2011 4.9% -15.5%
2012 5.0% +2.0%
2013 13.6% +172.0%
2014 5.9% -56.6%
2015 9.2% +55.9%
2016 8.1% -12.0%
2017 4.0% -50.6%
2018 10.7% +167.5%
2019 2.7% -74.8%
2020 2.0% -25.9%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 2.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.2%, 48% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 2.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.2%, 48% of the median. (19 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.6% 4.6% 4.6% 1
2010s 7.0% 2.7% 13.6% 10
2020s 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 1

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 14 Luxembourg 3.8% compare
  2. 16 Norway 1.0% compare
  3. 17 Switzerland 0.0% compare
  4. 17 Denmark 0.0% compare
  5. 17 France 0.0% compare
  6. 17 Iceland 0.0% compare
  7. 17 Sweden 0.0% compare

See the full ranking of 21 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is severe material deprivation rate by group of citizenship in Ireland?
Severe material deprivation rate by group of citizenship in Ireland was 2.0% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest severe material deprivation rate by group of citizenship recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 13.6% in 2013.
What is the lowest severe material deprivation rate by group of citizenship recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 2.0% in 2020.
How does Ireland rank for severe material deprivation rate by group of citizenship?
Ireland ranks 15th out of 21 countries with data for 2020.
Is severe material deprivation rate by group of citizenship rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 65.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Severe material deprivation rate by group of citizenship (population aged 18 and over). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Severe material deprivation rate by group of citizenship (population aged 18 and over)
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
21 places, 228 data points, 2009–2020
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