Historical trend
By nation
England 31 %
Scotland 25 %
Wales 33 %
Northern Ireland 27 %
Source: DWP / ONS
Trend summary
Child poverty rate was 27% in 2024-25, down from 28% in 2023-24.
Trend
- Over the available record (1994-95–2024-25), it has ranged from 27% in 2011-12 to 34% in 1996-97.
- The latest reading is below the record average of 30%.
Context
- DWP Households Below Average Income (HBAI) defines relative poverty as below 60% of median household income.
- Figures are based on the Family Resources Survey, which has a sample of around 20,000 households.
Generated from the published series — describes direction, magnitude and range only, with no editorial judgement or forecasts.
OECD comparison
🇩🇪 Germany
14 %
🇨🇦 Canada
18 %
🇫🇷 France
20 %
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
27 %