This statistic shows a measure of poverty in the United Kingdom (UK), namely the percentage of the population that are unable to afford certain items/expenses. This is detailed from 2005 to 2011. Participants in the survey were asked if they could afford the items and expenses detailed here. All items saw an increase in unaffordability during the time period except for meat/protein which decreased by 1.2 percent.
Percentage of population unable to afford certain items/expenses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2005 to 2011
Unexpected financial expenses
One weeks annual holiday
Mortgage or rent payments, utility bills or loan payments
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (January 16, 2013). Percentage of population unable to afford certain items/expenses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2005 to 2011 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 29, 2020, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/282104/uk-poverty-share-of-uk-people-unable-to-afford-certain-expenses/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Percentage of population unable to afford certain items/expenses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2005 to 2011." Chart. January 16, 2013. Statista. Accessed March 29, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/282104/uk-poverty-share-of-uk-people-unable-to-afford-certain-expenses/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2013). Percentage of population unable to afford certain items/expenses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2005 to 2011. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 29, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/282104/uk-poverty-share-of-uk-people-unable-to-afford-certain-expenses/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Percentage of Population Unable to Afford Certain Items/Expenses in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 2005 to 2011." Statista, Statista Inc., 16 Jan 2013, https://www.statista.com/statistics/282104/uk-poverty-share-of-uk-people-unable-to-afford-certain-expenses/
Office for National Statistics (UK), Percentage of population unable to afford certain items/expenses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2005 to 2011 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/282104/uk-poverty-share-of-uk-people-unable-to-afford-certain-expenses/ (last visited March 29, 2020)
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