Cyprus vs Japan: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank)

Cyprus
1.0%
in 2023
Japan
1.2%
in 2020
Cyprus rank
40th
Japan rank
39th

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time

  • Cyprus
  • Japan
0.511.522.53200820152023

How they compare

Japan currently reports 1.2% against 1.0% in Cyprus, a difference of 0.2%.

That makes Japan's figure about 1.2 times Cyprus's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Cyprus ahead.

Cyprus ranks 40th and Japan ranks 39th of 68 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Cyprus averaged higher in 1 and Japan in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cyprus Japan Difference Ahead
2010s 1.7% 0.9% 0.8% Cyprus
2020s 1.1% 1.2% 0.1% Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Cyprus or Japan?
Japan, at 1.2% against 1.0% in Cyprus as of 2020.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Cyprus and Japan?
0.2%, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Japan?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Cyprus and Japan rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Cyprus ranks 40th and Japan ranks 39th 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
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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.