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. ◆ Volatile
Persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by educational attainment level in Iceland, 2007–2022
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 49th of 49 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persistent at-risk-of-poverty rate by educational attainment level in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | — |
| 2008 | 2.6 | -48.0% |
| 2009 | 3.8 | +46.2% |
| 2010 | 2.9 | -23.7% |
| 2011 | 0.6 | -79.3% |
| 2012 | 2.3 | +283.3% |
| 2013 | 1.3 | -43.5% |
| 2014 | 1.8 | +38.5% |
| 2015 | 2.5 | +38.9% |
| 2016 | 1.2 | -52.0% |
| 2017 | 4.5 | +275.0% |
| 2018 | 0.5 | -88.9% |
| 2019 | 0.4 | -20.0% |
| 2020 | 2.1 | +425.0% |
| 2021 | 1.6 | -23.8% |
| 2022 | 1 | -37.5% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 1 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22.55, 4% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 19.5, 5% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More education data for Iceland
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.24 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.18 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,661 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,167 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,056 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 32,314 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
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 49th out of 49 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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