Norway vs United Kingdom: Persons having a longstanding health problem by level of disability

Norway
31.8%
in 2025
United Kingdom
22.8%
in 2018
Norway rank
2nd
United Kingdom rank
5th

Persons having a longstanding health problem by level of disability over time

  • Norway
  • United Kingdom
0102030201020172025

How they compare

Norway currently reports 31.8% against 22.8% in United Kingdom, a difference of 9.0%.

That makes Norway's figure about 1.4 times United Kingdom's.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.

Norway ranks 2nd and United Kingdom ranks 5th of 47 countries.

Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons having a longstanding health problem by level of disability, Norway or United Kingdom?
Norway, at 31.8% against 22.8% in United Kingdom as of 2025.
What is the difference in persons having a longstanding health problem by level of disability between Norway and United Kingdom?
9.0%, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and United Kingdom?
9 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2018.
How do Norway and United Kingdom rank globally for persons having a longstanding health problem by level of disability?
Norway ranks 2nd and United Kingdom ranks 5th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Persons having a longstanding health problem by level of disability (activity limitation), sex and age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Persons having a longstanding health problem by level of disability (activity limitation), sex and age
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 770 data points, 2010–2025
Last refreshed