Distribution of population by income groups in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Distribution of population by income groups was 18.6% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
18.6%
Change on year
up 9.4%
World rank
17th
of 45 countries
All-time high
18.6%
in 2018
All-time low
15.9%
in 2013
Years of data
9
2010–2018

Distribution of population by income groups in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2010–2018

051015202010201420182010: 17.1 Percentage2011: 16.2 Percentage2012: 16 Percentage2013: 15.9 Percentage2014: 16.8 Percentage2015: 16.6 Percentage2016: 15.9 Percentage2017: 17 Percentage2018: 18.6 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for distribution of population by income groups in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 18.6%, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

The figure is up 9.4% on the previous year and up 8.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, distribution of population by income groups in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 18.6% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 15.9%, in 2013.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 17th out of 45 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Distribution of population by income groups in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Distribution of population by income groups in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2010 to 2018.
Year Percentage Change
2010 17.1%
2011 16.2% -5.3%
2012 16.0% -1.2%
2013 15.9% -0.6%
2014 16.8% +5.7%
2015 16.6% -1.2%
2016 15.9% -4.2%
2017 17.0% +6.9%
2018 18.6% +9.4%

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 16 Albania 19.2%
  2. 17 Italy 18.6% compare
  3. 17 United Kingdom 18.6% compare
  4. 20 Romania 18.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is distribution of population by income groups in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Distribution of population by income groups in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 18.6% in 2018, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest distribution of population by income groups recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 18.6% in 2018.
What is the lowest distribution of population by income groups recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 15.9% in 2013.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for distribution of population by income groups?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 17th out of 45 countries with data for 2018.
Is distribution of population by income groups rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population by income groups. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Distribution of population by income groups
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 716 data points, 2010–2025
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