Bolivia vs Ecuador: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (%)
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (%) over time
- Bolivia
- Ecuador
How they compare
Ecuador currently reports 5.9% against 4.3% in Bolivia, a difference of 1.6%.
That makes Ecuador's figure about 1.4 times Bolivia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Bolivia ahead.
Bolivia ranks 10th and Ecuador ranks 9th of 68 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Bolivia averaged higher in 1 and Ecuador in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia | Ecuador | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.3% | 5.9% | 5.5% | Bolivia |
| 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 or Ecuador?
- Ecuador, at 5.9% against 4.3% in Bolivia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Bolivia and Ecuador?
- 1.6%, with Ecuador ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia and Ecuador?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Bolivia and Ecuador rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
- Bolivia 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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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.