Statistics on living conditions 2024

Every 10th child experienced material deprivation in 2024

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According to Statistics Finland, 10 per cent of all children aged 0 to 15 experienced material deprivation in 2024. The share has grown from 2021 when it was 3.7 per cent. Material deprivation is more commonly experienced by children living in one-adult households (22.9%) than by children living with two adults (6.9%).

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Key selections

  • Material deprivation among children aged 0 to 15 increased from 3.7 to 10 per cent from 2021 to 2024.
  • Deprivation deepened among those experiencing material deprivation. In 2024, deprivation occurred, on average, in 4.2 items out of 17. In 2021, the average number of deprivation items was 3.7.
  • Children are mostly in good or very good health. However, it has become more difficult to obtain treatment from a doctor or dentist when needed.

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Referencing instructions

Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Statistics on living conditions [online publication].
Reference period: 2024. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 25.6.2026].
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Inquiries primarily

Kaisa-Mari Okkonen
Senior Statistician
029 551 3408

Head of Department in charge

Hannele Orjala
Head of Department in charge
029 551 3582