Severe material deprivation rate for children by educational in Iceland

Iceland: Severe material deprivation rate for children by educational was 4.3 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
4.3
Change on year
up 65.4%
World rank
47th
of 48 countries
All-time high
10.5
in 2012
All-time low
0
in 2018
Years of data
17
2004–2020

Severe material deprivation rate for children by educational in Iceland, 2004–2020

02.557.5102004201220202004: 5.12005: 6.32006: 10.12007: 7.72008: 22009: 1.52010: 3.32011: 7.52012: 10.52013: 5.22014: 1.42015: 7.62016: 42017: 3.82018: 02019: 2.62020: 4.3

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

Iceland recorded 4.3 for severe material deprivation rate for children by educational in 2020.

The figure is up 65.4% on the previous year and up 30.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, severe material deprivation rate for children by educational in Iceland peaked at 10.5 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2018.

Iceland ranks 47th of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Severe material deprivation rate for children by educational in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Severe material deprivation rate for children by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years) in Iceland, 2004 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2004 5.1 —
2005 6.3 +23.5%
2006 10.1 +60.3%
2007 7.7 -23.8%
2008 2 -74.0%
2009 1.5 -25.0%
2010 3.3 +120.0%
2011 7.5 +127.3%
2012 10.5 +40.0%
2013 5.2 -50.5%
2014 1.4 -73.1%
2015 7.6 +442.9%
2016 4 -47.4%
2017 3.8 -5.0%
2018 0 -100.0%
2019 2.6 —
2020 4.3 +65.4%

Iceland compared with similar countries

  • Iceland's 4.3 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22.2, 19% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Iceland's 4.3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 20.2, 21% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.45 1.5 10.1 6
2010s 4.59 0 10.5 10
2020s 4.3 4.3 4.3 1

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 45 Slovenia 5.7 compare
  2. 45 Slovenia 5.7 compare
  3. 48 Switzerland 0 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is severe material deprivation rate for children by educational in Iceland?
Severe material deprivation rate for children by educational in Iceland was 4.3 in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest severe material deprivation rate for children by educational recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 10.5 in 2012.
What is the lowest severe material deprivation rate for children by educational recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2018.
How does Iceland rank for severe material deprivation rate for children by educational?
Iceland ranks 47th out of 48 countries with data for 2020.
Is severe material deprivation rate for children by educational rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Severe material deprivation rate for children by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Severe material deprivation rate for children by educational attainment level of their parents (population aged 0 to 17 years)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
54 places, 783 data points, 2003–2020
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