Iceland vs Sweden: Material deprivation for the 'Economic strain' dimension, by number
Iceland
71.6%
in 2020
Sweden
72.2%
in 2025
Iceland rank
9th
Sweden rank
8th
Material deprivation for the 'Economic strain' dimension, by number over time
- Iceland
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 72.2% against 71.6% in Iceland, a difference of 0.6%.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 9th and Sweden ranks 8th of 47 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59.9% | 74.1% | 14.2% | Sweden |
| 2010s | 61.6% | 75.4% | 13.8% | Sweden |
| 2020s | 71.6% | 76.9% | 5.3% | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher material deprivation for the 'economic strain' dimension, by number, Iceland or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 72.2% against 71.6% in Iceland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in material deprivation for the 'economic strain' dimension, by number between Iceland and Sweden?
- 0.6%, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Sweden?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2020.
- How do Iceland and Sweden rank globally for material deprivation for the 'economic strain' dimension, by number?
- Iceland ranks 9th and Sweden ranks 8th of 47 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Material deprivation for the 'Economic strain' dimension, by number of item of deprivation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.