Bolivia, Plurinational State of vs Ecuador: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank)

Bolivia, Plurinational State of
4.3%
in 2024
Ecuador
5.9%
in 2025
Bolivia, Plurinational State of rank
10th
Ecuador rank
9th

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time

  • Bolivia, Plurinational State of
  • Ecuador
468101214201020172025

How they compare

Ecuador currently reports 5.9% against 4.3% in Bolivia, Plurinational State of, a difference of 1.6%.

That makes Ecuador's figure about 1.4 times Bolivia, Plurinational State of's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Bolivia, Plurinational State of ahead.

Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 10th and Ecuador ranks 9th of 68 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Bolivia, Plurinational State of averaged higher in 1 and Ecuador in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bolivia, Plurinational State of Ecuador Difference Ahead
2010s 11.3% 5.9% 5.5% Bolivia, Plurinational State of
2020s 5.7% 6.8% 1.1% Ecuador

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Bolivia, Plurinational State of or Ecuador?
Ecuador, at 5.9% against 4.3% in Bolivia, Plurinational State of as of 2025.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Bolivia, Plurinational State of and Ecuador?
1.6%, with Ecuador ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia, Plurinational State of and Ecuador?
14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
How do Bolivia, Plurinational State of and Ecuador rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 10th and Ecuador ranks 9th 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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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.