Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family in Iceland

Iceland: Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family was 2.1% in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
2.1%
Change on year
down 25.0%
World rank
40th
of 47 countries
All-time high
3.8%
in 2014
All-time low
1.5%
in 2017
Years of data
7
2014–2020

Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family in Iceland, 2014–2020

012342014201720202014: 3.8 Percentage2015: 3.7 Percentage2016: 1.8 Percentage2017: 1.5 Percentage2018: 2 Percentage2019: 2.8 Percentage2020: 2.1 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2020, persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family in Iceland stood at 2.1%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.0% on the previous year and down 44.7% over ten years.

Iceland ranks 40th of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family (relatives) for a drink or meal at least once a month by employment status and income quintile in Iceland, 2014 to 2020.
Year Percentage Change
2014 3.8%
2015 3.7% -2.6%
2016 1.8% -51.4%
2017 1.5% -16.7%
2018 2.0% +33.3%
2019 2.8% +40.0%
2020 2.1% -25.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2.6% 1.5% 3.8% 6
2020s 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family in Iceland?
Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family in Iceland was 2.1% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 3.8% in 2014.
What is the lowest persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 1.5% in 2017.
How does Iceland rank for persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family?
Iceland ranks 40th out of 47 countries with data for 2020.
Is persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is down 44.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family (relatives) for a drink or meal at least once a month by employment status and income quintile. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family (relatives) for a drink or meal at least once a month by employment status and income quintile
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 572 data points, 2014–2025
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