Bulgaria vs United States of America: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank)

Bulgaria
1.3%
in 2023
United States of America
1.3%
in 2024
Bulgaria rank
33rd
United States of America rank
33rd

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time

  • Bulgaria
  • United States of America
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How they compare

Bulgaria currently reports 1.3% against 1.3% in United States of America, a difference of 0.0%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Bulgaria ahead.

Bulgaria ranks 33rd and United States of America ranks 33rd of 68 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Bulgaria United States of America Difference Ahead
2010s 3.5% 1.4% 2.1% Bulgaria
2020s 1.5% 1.0% 0.5% Bulgaria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Bulgaria or United States of America?
Bulgaria, at 1.3% against 1.3% in United States of America as of 2023.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Bulgaria and United States of America?
0.0%, with Bulgaria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and United States of America?
14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
How do Bulgaria and United States of America rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Bulgaria ranks 33rd and United States of America ranks 33rd 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.