Germany vs Sweden: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank)

Germany
1.3%
in 2022
Sweden
1.6%
in 2023
Germany rank
33rd
Sweden rank
30th

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time

  • Germany
  • Sweden
00.511.522.5200820152023

How they compare

Sweden currently reports 1.6% against 1.3% in Germany, a difference of 0.3%.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.2 times Germany's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 33rd and Sweden ranks 30th of 68 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Sweden Difference Ahead
2010s 0.2% 1.4% 1.2% Sweden
2020s 1.0% 2.0% 1.1% Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Germany or Sweden?
Sweden, at 1.6% against 1.3% in Germany as of 2023.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Germany and Sweden?
0.3%, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Sweden?
12 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
How do Germany and Sweden rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Germany ranks 33rd 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

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.