Spain vs United Kingdom: Inability to face unexpected financial expenses

Spain
36.4%
in 2025
United Kingdom
34.6%
in 2018
Spain rank
9th
United Kingdom rank
12th

Inability to face unexpected financial expenses over time

  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 36.4% against 34.6% in United Kingdom, a difference of 1.8%.

That makes Spain's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Spain ahead.

Spain ranks 9th and United Kingdom ranks 12th of 38 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Spain United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 32.9% 29.1% 3.8% Spain
2010s 39.4% 37.6% 1.8% Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher inability to face unexpected financial expenses, Spain or United Kingdom?
Spain, at 36.4% against 34.6% in United Kingdom as of 2025.
What is the difference in inability to face unexpected financial expenses between Spain and United Kingdom?
1.8%, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and United Kingdom?
14 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2018.
How do Spain and United Kingdom rank globally for inability to face unexpected financial expenses?
Spain ranks 9th and United Kingdom ranks 12th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Inability to face unexpected financial expenses. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Inability to face unexpected financial expenses
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 820 data points, 2003–2025
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