Severe material deprivation rates, 2011-13 - % of population

refers to a state of economic strain and durables, defined as the enforced inability (rather than the choice not to do so) to pay unexpected expenses, afford a one-week annual holiday away from home, a meal involving meat, chicken or fish every second day, the adequate heating of a dwelling, durable goods like a washing machine, colour television, telephone or car, being confronted with payment arrears (mortgage or rent, utility bills, hire purchase instalments or other loan payments)

• to pay their rent, mortgage or utility bills;
• to keep their home adequately warm;
• to face unexpected expenses;
• to eat meat or proteins regularly;
• to go on holiday;
• a television set;
• a washing machine;
• a car;
• a telephone.

Severe material deprivation rate is defined as the enforced inability to pay for at least four of the above-mentioned items.