Children (aged 0 to 17) having neither a bath, nor a shower in their in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Children (aged 0 to 17) having neither a bath, nor a shower in their was 0.4% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
0.4%
Change on year
down 20.0%
World rank
24th
of 49 countries
All-time high
0.8%
in 2016
All-time low
0.1%
in 2007
Years of data
14
2005–2018
Children (aged 0 to 17) having neither a bath, nor a shower in their in United Kingdom, 2005–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 0.4% for children (aged 0 to 17) having neither a bath, nor a shower in their in 2018.
That represents a change of down 20.0% on the previous year and up 300.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children (aged 0 to 17) having neither a bath, nor a shower in their in United Kingdom peaked at 0.8% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2007.
That places United Kingdom 24th out of 49 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Children (aged 0 to 17) having neither a bath, nor a shower in their in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.5% | — |
| 2006 | 0.3% | -40.0% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | -66.7% |
| 2008 | 0.1% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.1% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.3% | +200.0% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | -66.7% |
| 2012 | 0.4% | +300.0% |
| 2013 | 0.4% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.5% | +25.0% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.8% | +60.0% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | -37.5% |
| 2018 | 0.4% | -20.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 0.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.4%, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 0.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.2%, 2.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 23 Belgium 0.5% compare
- 24 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 0.4% compare
- 24 Greece 0.4% compare
- 24 Spain 0.4% compare
- 24 United Kingdom 0.4% compare
More urban development data for United Kingdom
- Population in the largest city 17.0% (2025)
- Population density 286.37 people per sq. km of land area (2024)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 9.46 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 19.05 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.2742 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.8373 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 77.42 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 9.84 million (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 995.65 Hectares (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children (aged 0 to 17) having neither a bath, nor a shower in their in United Kingdom?
- Children (aged 0 to 17) having neither a bath, nor a shower in their in United Kingdom was 0.4% in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest children (aged 0 to 17) having neither a bath, nor a shower in their recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8% in 2016.
- What is the lowest children (aged 0 to 17) having neither a bath, nor a shower in their recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2007.
- How does United Kingdom rank for children (aged 0 to 17) having neither a bath, nor a shower in their?
- United Kingdom ranks 24th out of 49 countries with data for 2018.
- Is children (aged 0 to 17) having neither a bath, nor a shower in their rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 300.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Children (aged 0 to 17) having neither a bath, nor a shower in their dwelling. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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