1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Ireland

Ireland: 1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty was 0.2231 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
0.2231
Change on year
up 162.4%
World rank
39th
of 62 countries
All-time high
0.3397
in 2009
All-time low
0
in 2006
Years of data
19
2003–2022

1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Ireland, 2003–2022

00.10.20.32003201220222003: 0.0822004: 0.0592005: 0.0082006: 02007: 02008: 0.0092009: 0.342010: 02011: 0.0842012: 02013: 0.0292014: 0.0322015: 02016: 02017: 0.0222018: 02019: 02020: 0.0852022: 0.223

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Ireland is 0.2231, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of up 162.4% on the previous year and up 919.3% over five years.

Over the whole period, 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Ireland peaked at 0.3397 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2006.

That places Ireland 39th out of 62 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for 1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty (%) in Ireland, 2003 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2003 0.082
2004 0.0589 -28.1%
2005 0.0077 -86.9%
2006 0 -100.0%
2007 0
2008 0.0088
2009 0.3397 +3773.3%
2010 0 -100.0%
2011 0.0837
2012 0 -100.0%
2013 0.0295
2014 0.0317 +7.6%
2015 0 -100.0%
2016 0
2017 0.0219
2018 0 -100.0%
2019 0
2020 0.085
2022 0.2231 +162.4%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 0.2231 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.1736, 1.3× the median. (32 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 0.2231 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.1683, 1.3× the median. (39 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.071 0 0.3397 7
2010s 0.0167 0 0.0837 10
2020s 0.1541 0.085 0.2231 2

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 36 Norway 0.3442 compare
  2. 37 Portugal 0.3136 compare
  3. 38 Türkiye 0.2371 compare
  4. 40 Netherlands 0.1788 compare
  5. 41 Slovakia 0.1683 compare
  6. 42 Malta 0.1615 compare

See the full ranking of 62 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Ireland?
1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Ireland was 0.2231 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 0.3397 in 2009.
What is the lowest 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2006.
How does Ireland rank for 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty?
Ireland ranks 39th out of 62 countries with data for 2022.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
62 places, 865 data points, 1993–2022
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