The number of people experiencing destitution in the UK increased by 148% from 2017 to 2022

People living in destitution in the UK, millions

Persons

3.6m

Adults

2.8

1.6

Children

1.2

1.0

0.4

2017

2022

Persons

3.6m

Adults

2.8

1.6

Children

1.2

1.0

0.4

2017

2022

Guardian graphic. Source: Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Note: people are considered destitute if they have not been able to meet their barest physical needs to stay warm, dry, clean and fed