How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Hungary?

8 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2017.

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.

Costa Rica vs Hungary: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank)

Costa Rica

0.8%

in 2025

Hungary

1.0%

in 2017

Costa Rica rank

43rd

Hungary rank

40th

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time

Costa Rica
Hungary

How they compare

Hungary currently reports 1.0% against 0.8% in Costa Rica, a difference of 0.2%.

That makes Hungary's figure about 1.2 times Costa Rica's.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Costa Rica has been ahead every year.

Costa Rica ranks 43rd and Hungary ranks 40th of 68 countries.

Costa Rica has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Costa Rica or Hungary?: Hungary, at 1.0% against 0.8% in Costa Rica as of 2017.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Costa Rica and Hungary?: 0.2%, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Hungary?: 8 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2017.
How do Costa Rica and Hungary rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?: Costa Rica ranks 43rd and Hungary ranks 40th 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: 03 September 2026

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.