Arrears (mortgage or rent, utility bills or hire purchase) from 2003 in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Arrears (mortgage or rent, utility bills or hire purchase) from 2003 was 8.8% in 2018. ▬ Flat
Latest (2018)
8.8%
Change on year
up 10.0%
World rank
16th
of 47 countries
All-time high
10.8%
in 2014
All-time low
3.9%
in 2013
Years of data
13
2005–2018
Arrears (mortgage or rent, utility bills or hire purchase) from 2003 in United Kingdom, 2005–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arrears (mortgage or rent, utility bills or hire purchase) from 2003 in United Kingdom is 8.8%, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 10.0% on the previous year and up 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrears (mortgage or rent, utility bills or hire purchase) from 2003 in United Kingdom peaked at 10.8% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3.9%, in 2013.
United Kingdom ranks 16th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Arrears (mortgage or rent, utility bills or hire purchase) from 2003 in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9.4% | — |
| 2006 | 8.7% | -7.4% |
| 2007 | 8.5% | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 7.4% | -12.9% |
| 2010 | 9.6% | +29.7% |
| 2011 | 8.9% | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 4.0% | -55.1% |
| 2013 | 3.9% | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 10.8% | +176.9% |
| 2015 | 10.2% | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 8.7% | -14.7% |
| 2017 | 8.0% | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 8.8% | +10.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.5% | 7.4% | 9.4% | 4 |
| 2010s | 8.1% | 3.9% | 10.8% | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 13 France 10.4% compare
- 14 Switzerland 9.5% compare
- 15 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 9.3% compare
- 16 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 8.8% compare
- 18 Hungary 8.6% compare
- 19 Sweden 8.5% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrears (mortgage or rent, utility bills or hire purchase) from 2003 in United Kingdom?
- Arrears (mortgage or rent, utility bills or hire purchase) from 2003 in United Kingdom was 8.8% in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest arrears (mortgage or rent, utility bills or hire purchase) from 2003 recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 10.8% in 2014.
- What is the lowest arrears (mortgage or rent, utility bills or hire purchase) from 2003 recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.9% in 2013.
- How does United Kingdom rank for arrears (mortgage or rent, utility bills or hire purchase) from 2003?
- United Kingdom ranks 16th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is arrears (mortgage or rent, utility bills or hire purchase) from 2003 rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Arrears (mortgage or rent, utility bills or hire purchase) from 2003 onwards. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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