Ireland vs United Kingdom: Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof

Ireland
18.7%
in 2023
United Kingdom
19.8%
in 2018
Ireland rank
16th
United Kingdom rank
13th

Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof over time

  • Ireland
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 19.8% against 18.7% in Ireland, a difference of 1.1%.

That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.

Across all 14 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 16th and United Kingdom ranks 13th of 47 countries.

United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 14.4% 19.0% 4.6% United Kingdom
2010s 12.3% 20.6% 8.3% United Kingdom

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof, Ireland or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom, at 19.8% against 18.7% in Ireland as of 2018.
What is the difference in children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof between Ireland and United Kingdom?
1.1%, with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United Kingdom?
14 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2018.
How do Ireland and United Kingdom rank globally for children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof?
Ireland ranks 16th and United Kingdom ranks 13th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof, damp walls, floors or foundation, or rot in window frames or floor. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof, damp walls, floors or foundation, or rot in window frames or floor
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
52 places, 818 data points, 2003–2023
Last refreshed