Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by NUTS 2 region in Northern and Western
Northern and Western: Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by NUTS 2 region was 24.7% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by NUTS 2 region in Northern and Western, 2016–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Northern and Western recorded 24.7% for persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by nuts 2 region in 2025.
That represents a change of up 11.3% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by nuts 2 region in Northern and Western peaked at 27.1% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 20.1%, in 2023.
That places Northern and Western 73rd out of 299 regions with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by NUTS 2 region in Northern and Western, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 26.9% | — |
| 2017 | 25.9% | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 25.2% | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 26.4% | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 26.6% | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 27.1% | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 25.7% | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 20.1% | -21.8% |
| 2024 | 22.2% | +10.4% |
| 2025 | 24.7% | +11.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26.1% | 25.2% | 26.9% | 4 |
| 2020s | 24.4% | 20.1% | 27.1% | 6 |
More poverty & inequality data for Northern and Western
- At-risk-of-poverty rate by NUTS 2 region 20.9% (2025)
- At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions excluded) 34.7% (2025)
- Material and social deprivation rate by NUTS 2 region 11.6% (2025)
- Severe material and social deprivation by NUTS 2 region 6.5% (2025)
- Severe material deprivation rate by NUTS 2 region 4.0% (2020)
- Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by NUTS 2 region - EU 26.6% (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by nuts 2 region in Northern and Western?
- Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by nuts 2 region in Northern and Western was 24.7% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by nuts 2 region recorded in Northern and Western?
- The highest recorded value was 27.1% in 2021.
- What is the lowest persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by nuts 2 region recorded in Northern and Western?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.1% in 2023.
- How does Northern and Western rank for persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by nuts 2 region?
- Northern and Western ranks 73rd out of 299 regions with data for 2025.
- Is persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Northern and Western?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Northern and Western data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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