Argentina vs Costa Rica: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank)
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time
- Argentina
- Costa Rica
How they compare
Argentina currently reports 1.0% against 0.8% in Costa Rica, a difference of 0.2%.
That makes Argentina's figure about 1.2 times Costa Rica's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Costa Rica has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 40th and Costa Rica ranks 43rd of 68 countries.
Costa Rica has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Costa Rica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.2% | Costa Rica |
| 2020s | 1.4% | 2.0% | 0.6% | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Argentina or Costa Rica?
- Argentina, at 1.0% against 0.8% in Costa Rica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Argentina and Costa Rica?
- 0.2%, with Argentina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Costa Rica?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do Argentina and Costa Rica rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
- Argentina ranks 40th and Costa Rica ranks 43rd of 68 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ, published as Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) is the percentage of a population living in poverty according to the World Bank's Multidimensional Poverty Measure. The Multidimensional Poverty Measure includes three dimensions – monetary poverty, education, and basic infrastructure services – to capture a more complete picture of poverty.