Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and educational in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)

European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020): Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and educational was 6.1% in 2019. ▲ Rising

Latest (2019)
6.1%
Change on year
down 6.2%
Rank
2nd
of 6 regions
All-time high
6.5%
in 2018
All-time low
5.5%
in 2010
Years of data
10
2010–2019

Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and educational in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020), 2010–2019

02462010201420192010: 5.5 Percentage2011: 5.5 Percentage2012: 5.5 Percentage2013: 6.1 Percentage2014: 6.4 Percentage2015: 5.9 Percentage2016: 6 Percentage2017: 6 Percentage2018: 6.5 Percentage2019: 6.1 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and educational in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) is 6.1%, measured in 2019.

That represents a change of down 6.2% on the previous year and up 10.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and educational in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) peaked at 6.5% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 5.5%, in 2010.

Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and educational in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020), year by year

Annual values for Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and educational attainment level in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020), 2010 to 2019.
Year Percentage Change
2010 5.5%
2011 5.5% +0.0%
2012 5.5% +0.0%
2013 6.1% +10.9%
2014 6.4% +4.9%
2015 5.9% -7.8%
2016 6.0% +1.7%
2017 6.0% +0.0%
2018 6.5% +8.3%
2019 6.1% -6.2%

Countries ranked near European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)

  1. 1 Finland 17.6% compare
  2. 2 Norway 17.1% compare
  3. 3 Switzerland 16.8% compare
  4. 4 Netherlands 14.2% compare
  5. 4 Netherlands 14.2% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and educational in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)?
Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and educational in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) was 6.1% in 2019, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and educational recorded in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)?
The highest recorded value was 6.5% in 2018.
What is the lowest level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and educational recorded in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)?
The lowest recorded value was 5.5% in 2010.
How does European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) rank for level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and educational?
European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) ranks 2nd out of 6 regions with data for 2019.
Is level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and educational rising or falling in European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020)?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this European Union - 28 countries (2013-2020) data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and educational attainment level
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 853 data points, 2008–2025
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