Persons who cannot afford a washing machine in Iceland

Iceland: Persons who cannot afford a washing machine was 0.1% in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
0.1%
World rank
38th
of 46 countries
All-time high
1.5%
in 2004
All-time low
0.0%
in 2007
Years of data
15
2004–2018

Persons who cannot afford a washing machine in Iceland, 2004–2018

00.511.52004201120182004: 1.5 Percentage2005: 1 Percentage2006: 0.9 Percentage2007: 0 Percentage2008: 0.2 Percentage2009: 0.3 Percentage2010: 0.6 Percentage2011: 0.3 Percentage2012: 0.2 Percentage2013: 0.3 Percentage2014: 0.2 Percentage2015: 0.2 Percentage2016: 0.1 Percentage2017: 0 Percentage2018: 0.1 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for persons who cannot afford a washing machine in Iceland is 0.1%, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons who cannot afford a washing machine in Iceland peaked at 1.5% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2007.

That places Iceland 38th out of 46 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Persons who cannot afford a washing machine in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Persons who cannot afford a washing machine in Iceland, 2004 to 2018.
Year Percentage Change
2004 1.5% —
2005 1.0% -33.3%
2006 0.9% -10.0%
2007 0.0% -100.0%
2008 0.2% —
2009 0.3% +50.0%
2010 0.6% +100.0%
2011 0.3% -50.0%
2012 0.2% -33.3%
2013 0.3% +50.0%
2014 0.2% -33.3%
2015 0.2% +0.0%
2016 0.1% -50.0%
2017 0.0% -100.0%
2018 0.1% —

Iceland compared with similar countries

  • Iceland's 0.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.5%, 20% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
  • Iceland's 0.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.4%, 25% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.7% 0.0% 1.5% 6
2010s 0.2% 0.0% 0.6% 9

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 38 Norway 0.1% compare
  2. 38 Slovenia 0.1% compare
  3. 38 Slovenia 0.1% compare

See the full ranking of 51 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons who cannot afford a washing machine in Iceland?
Persons who cannot afford a washing machine in Iceland was 0.1% in 2018, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons who cannot afford a washing machine recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 1.5% in 2004.
What is the lowest persons who cannot afford a washing machine recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2007.
How does Iceland rank for persons who cannot afford a washing machine?
Iceland ranks 38th out of 46 countries with data for 2018.
Is persons who cannot afford a washing machine rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. 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 Persons who cannot afford a washing machine. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons who cannot afford a washing machine
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
51 places, 732 data points, 2003–2021
Last refreshed