Gender differences in the at-risk-of-poverty rate by age in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Gender differences in the at-risk-of-poverty rate by age was 0.76 Number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Gender differences in the at-risk-of-poverty rate by age in United Kingdom, 2005–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
In 2018, gender differences in the at-risk-of-poverty rate by age in United Kingdom stood at 0.76 Number.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 180.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender differences in the at-risk-of-poverty rate by age in United Kingdom peaked at 6.67 Number in 2016 and was at its lowest, -0.95 Number, in 2008.
That places United Kingdom 18th out of 47 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.
Gender differences in the at-risk-of-poverty rate by age in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.82 Number | — |
| 2006 | 3.66 Number | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 1.08 Number | -70.5% |
| 2008 | -0.95 Number | -188.0% |
| 2009 | 2.44 Number | -356.8% |
| 2010 | 3.8 Number | +55.7% |
| 2011 | 0.71 Number | -81.3% |
| 2012 | 3.59 Number | +405.6% |
| 2013 | 3.72 Number | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 0.58 Number | -84.4% |
| 2015 | 0.39 Number | -32.8% |
| 2016 | 6.67 Number | +1610.3% |
| 2017 | 0.77 Number | -88.5% |
| 2018 | 0.76 Number | -1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.01 Number | -0.95 Number | 3.82 Number | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.33 Number | 0.39 Number | 6.67 Number | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More poverty & inequality data for United Kingdom
- At-risk-of-poverty rate by NUTS 2 region 18.6% (2018)
- At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions excluded) 29.1% (2018)
- Material and social deprivation rate by NUTS 2 region 9.9% (2018)
- Severe material deprivation rate by NUTS 2 region 4.6% (2018)
- Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by NUTS 2 region - EU 23.1% (2018)
- At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) 37.2% (2018)
- At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions excluded) 21.9% (2018)
- Relative at risk of poverty gap by poverty threshold - EU-SILC and 23.6% (2018)
- In-work at-risk-of-poverty rate by type of contract 8.0% (2018)
- In-work at-risk-of-poverty rate by months worked 21.0% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gender differences in the at-risk-of-poverty rate by age in United Kingdom?
- Gender differences in the at-risk-of-poverty rate by age in United Kingdom was 0.76 Number in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest gender differences in the at-risk-of-poverty rate by age recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 6.67 Number in 2016.
- What is the lowest gender differences in the at-risk-of-poverty rate by age recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.95 Number in 2008.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gender differences in the at-risk-of-poverty rate by age?
- United Kingdom ranks 18th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gender differences in the at-risk-of-poverty rate by age rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 180.0%. 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 Gender differences in the at-risk-of-poverty rate by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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