Child poverty (United Kingdom): 23.5 % in 2018, the latest available value.
14 observations from 2005 to 2018. Source: CEPREMAP.
Share of children below the poverty line; a closely watched indicator as it drives lasting inequality.
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 23.5 % |
| 2017 | 21.3 % |
| 2016 | 18.5 % |
| 2015 | 19.9 % |
| 2014 | 19.7 % |
| 2013 | 18.9 % |
| 2012 | 18 % |
| 2011 | 18 % |
| 2010 | 20.4 % |
| 2009 | 20.7 % |
| 2008 | 24 % |
| 2007 | 23 % |
| 2006 | 23.8 % |
| 2005 | 22.9 % |