IDA total vs Pakistan: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank)

IDA total
38.9%
in 2024
Pakistan
27.1%
in 2024
IDA total rank
2nd
Pakistan rank
1st

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time

  • IDA total
  • Pakistan
0204060200920162024

How they compare

IDA total currently reports 38.9% against 27.1% in Pakistan, a difference of 11.8%.

That makes IDA total's figure about 1.4 times Pakistan's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, IDA total has been ahead every year.

IDA total ranks 2nd and Pakistan ranks 1st of 6 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade IDA total Pakistan Difference Ahead
2010s 49.7% 29.7% 20.0% IDA total
2020s 38.9% 27.1% 11.8% IDA total

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), IDA total or Pakistan?
IDA total, at 38.9% against 27.1% in Pakistan as of 2024.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between IDA total and Pakistan?
11.8%, with IDA total ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for IDA total and Pakistan?
6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do IDA total and Pakistan rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
IDA total ranks 2nd and Pakistan ranks 1st of 6 groups.
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.