Persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by educational attainment level in Iceland

Iceland: Persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by educational attainment level was 1 in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
1
Change on year
down 37.5%
World rank
37th
of 37 countries
All-time high
5
in 2007
All-time low
0.4
in 2019
Years of data
16
2007–2022

Persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by educational attainment level in Iceland, 2007–2022

0123452007201420222007: 52008: 2.62009: 3.82010: 2.92011: 0.62012: 2.32013: 1.32014: 1.82015: 2.52016: 1.22017: 4.52018: 0.52019: 0.42020: 2.12021: 1.62022: 1

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2022, persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by educational attainment level in Iceland stood at 1.

That represents a change of down 37.5% on the previous year and down 56.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by educational attainment level in Iceland peaked at 5 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.4, in 2019.

Iceland ranks 37th of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.8 2.6 5 3
2010s 1.8 0.4 4.5 10
2020s 1.57 1 2.1 3

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 34 Belgium 12.4 compare
  2. 35 Finland 10.8 compare
  3. 36 Norway 4.1 compare

See the full ranking of 39 places β†’

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All data for Iceland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by educational attainment level in Iceland?
Persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by educational attainment level in Iceland was 1 in 2022, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by educational attainment level recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 5 in 2007.
What is the lowest persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by educational attainment level recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4 in 2019.
How does Iceland rank for persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by educational attainment level?
Iceland ranks 37th out of 37 countries with data for 2022.
Is persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by educational attainment level rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is down 56.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by educational attainment level
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 638 data points, 2007–2025
Last refreshed