Iran vs Italy: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (%)

Iran
2.5%
in 2023
Italy
2.3%
in 2023
Iran rank
19th
Italy rank
20th

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

  • Iran
  • Italy
012345200820152023

How they compare

Iran currently reports 2.5% against 2.3% in Italy, a difference of 0.2%.

That makes Iran's figure about 1.1 times Italy's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Iran ahead.

Iran ranks 19th and Italy ranks 20th of 68 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran Italy Difference Ahead
2010s 3.3% 2.9% 0.5% Iran
2020s 3.5% 2.3% 1.1% Iran

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Iran or Italy?
Iran, at 2.5% against 2.3% in Italy as of 2023.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Iran and Italy?
0.2%, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Italy?
13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
How do Iran and Italy rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Iran ranks 19th and Italy ranks 20th 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.