Finland vs Sweden: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank)
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time
- Finland
- Sweden
How they compare
Finland currently reports 1.7% against 1.6% in Sweden, a difference of 0.1%.
That makes Finland's figure about 1.1 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 16 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Sweden ahead.
Finland ranks 29th and Sweden ranks 30th of 68 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | Sweden |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 1.4% | 0.4% | Sweden |
| 2020s | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Finland or Sweden?
- Finland, at 1.7% against 1.6% in Sweden as of 2023.
- What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Finland and Sweden?
- 0.1%, with Finland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Sweden?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do Finland and Sweden rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
- Finland ranks 29th and Sweden ranks 30th 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.