Australia vs Spain: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank)

Australia
3.7%
in 2020
Spain
3.2%
in 2023
Australia rank
14th
Spain rank
17th

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time

  • Australia
  • Spain
0246200820152023

How they compare

Australia currently reports 3.7% against 3.2% in Spain, a difference of 0.5%.

That makes Australia's figure about 1.2 times Spain's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.

Australia ranks 14th and Spain ranks 17th of 68 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Spain Difference Ahead
2010s 2.5% 4.2% 1.7% Spain
2020s 3.7% 4.2% 0.5% Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Australia or Spain?
Australia, at 3.7% against 3.2% in Spain as of 2020.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Australia and Spain?
0.5%, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Spain?
5 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Australia and Spain rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Australia ranks 14th and Spain ranks 17th 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

Indicator
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
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
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
74 places, 941 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed

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.