How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Uruguay?

10 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2019.

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.

Iceland vs Uruguay: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank)

Iceland

0.1%

in 2019

Uruguay

0.2%

in 2024

Iceland rank

61st

Uruguay rank

58th

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time

Iceland
Uruguay

How they compare

Uruguay currently reports 0.2% against 0.1% in Iceland, a difference of 0.1%.

That makes Uruguay's figure about 2.0 times Iceland's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Uruguay ahead.

Iceland ranks 61st and Uruguay ranks 58th of 68 countries.

Uruguay 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 Uruguay?: Uruguay, at 0.2% against 0.1% in Iceland as of 2024.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Iceland and Uruguay?: 0.1%, with Uruguay ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Uruguay?: 10 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2019.
How do Iceland and Uruguay rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?: Iceland ranks 61st and Uruguay ranks 58th 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.