SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social in Northern Europe

Northern Europe: SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social was 95.8 in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
95.8
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
3rd
of 85 groups
All-time high
95.8
in 2022
All-time low
90.4
in 2009
Years of data
15
2009–2023

SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social in Northern Europe, 2009–2023

0204060801002009201620232009: 90.42010: 90.92011: 91.62012: 92.22013: 92.92014: 93.72015: 94.32016: 94.22017: 94.12018: 93.92019: 94.42020: 94.72021: 95.42022: 95.82023: 95.8

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2023, sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social in Northern Europe stood at 95.8. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.

The figure is up 3.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social in Northern Europe peaked at 95.8 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 90.4, in 2009.

That places Northern Europe 3rd out of 85 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.

SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social in Northern Europe, year by year

Annual values for SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social protection floors/systems in Northern Europe, 2009 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2009 90.4
2010 90.9 +0.6%
2011 91.6 +0.8%
2012 92.2 +0.7%
2013 92.9 +0.8%
2014 93.7 +0.9%
2015 94.3 +0.6%
2016 94.2 -0.1%
2017 94.1 -0.1%
2018 93.9 -0.2%
2019 94.4 +0.5%
2020 94.7 +0.3%
2021 95.4 +0.7%
2022 95.8 +0.4%
2023 95.8 +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 90.4 90.4 90.4 1
2010s 93.22 90.9 94.4 10
2020s 95.42 94.7 95.8 4

Countries ranked near Northern Europe

  1. 1 Belgium 100 compare
  2. 1 Finland 100 compare
  3. 1 New Zealand 100 compare
  4. 1 Sweden 100 compare
  5. 5 France 99.4 compare
  6. 6 Mexico 80.8 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social in Northern Europe?
Sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social in Northern Europe was 95.8 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social recorded in Northern Europe?
The highest recorded value was 95.8 in 2022.
What is the lowest sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social recorded in Northern Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 90.4 in 2009.
How does Northern Europe rank for sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social?
Northern Europe ranks 3rd out of 85 groups with data for 2023.
Is sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social rising or falling in Northern Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Northern Europe data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social protection floors/systems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social protection floors/systems
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
99 places, 1,348 data points, 2009–2025
Last refreshed

Data may differ from nationally reported figures and the Global SDG Indicators Database due to differences in sources and/or reference years. This indicator conveys the share of the population effectively covered by a social protection system, including social protection floors. It also provides the coverage rates of the main functions of social protection: child and maternity benefits, support for persons without a job, persons with severe disabilities, workers in case of work injury, older persons, and poor and vulnerable. For more information, refer to the Labour Market-related SDG Indicators (ILOSDG) database description.