Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by degree of in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by degree of was 9,527 Thousand persons in 2018. ▬ Flat
Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by degree of in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2005–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 9,527 Thousand persons for persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by degree of in 2018.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by degree of in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 10,971 Thousand persons in 2006 and was at its lowest, 8,541 Thousand persons, in 2005.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd of 45 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by degree of in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8,541 Thousand persons | — |
| 2006 | 10,971 Thousand persons | +28.5% |
| 2007 | 10,424 Thousand persons | -5.0% |
| 2008 | 9,722 Thousand persons | -6.7% |
| 2009 | 9,548 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 9,806 Thousand persons | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 8,675 Thousand persons | -11.5% |
| 2012 | 9,654 Thousand persons | +11.3% |
| 2013 | 9,986 Thousand persons | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 9,770 Thousand persons | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 9,809 Thousand persons | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 9,271 Thousand persons | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 9,486 Thousand persons | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 9,527 Thousand persons | +0.4% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 9,527 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 448 Thousand persons, 21.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 9,527 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 470 Thousand persons, 20.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by degree of in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +28.5% | 8,541 Thousand persons | 10,971 Thousand persons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,841 Thousand persons | 8,541 Thousand persons | 10,971 Thousand persons | 5 |
| 2010s | 9,554 Thousand persons | 8,675 Thousand persons | 9,986 Thousand persons | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 1 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 44,501 Thousand persons compare
- 2 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 32,508 Thousand persons compare
- 3 United Kingdom 9,527 Thousand persons compare
- 5 Germany 8,010 Thousand persons compare
- 6 France 6,153 Thousand persons compare
More urban development data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Population in the largest city 17.0% (2025)
- Population density 283.25 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 9.46 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- 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 19.05 million (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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by degree of in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by degree of in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 9,527 Thousand persons in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by degree of recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 10,971 Thousand persons in 2006.
- What is the lowest persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by degree of recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,541 Thousand persons in 2005.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by degree of?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd out of 45 countries with data for 2018.
- Is persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by degree of rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by degree of urbanisation - EU 2020 strategy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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