Iceland vs South Korea: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (%)

Iceland
0.1%
in 2019
South Korea
0.1%
in 2021
Iceland rank
61st
South Korea rank
61st

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (%) over time

  • Iceland
  • South Korea
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 0.1% against 0.1% in South Korea, a difference of 0.0%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2010 it was South Korea ahead.

Iceland ranks 61st and South Korea ranks 61st of 68 countries.

South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Iceland or South Korea?
Iceland, at 0.1% against 0.1% in South Korea as of 2019.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Iceland and South Korea?
0.0%, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and South Korea?
7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2019.
How do Iceland and South Korea rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Iceland ranks 61st and South Korea ranks 61st 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, 944 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.