Ireland vs Malta: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank)

Ireland
0.5%
in 2020
Malta
0.5%
in 2023
Ireland rank
49th
Malta rank
49th

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time

  • Ireland
  • Malta
0123200820152023

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 0.5% against 0.5% in Malta, a difference of 0.0%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Ireland ahead.

Ireland ranks 49th and Malta ranks 49th of 68 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Malta Difference Ahead
2000s 2.1% 1.0% 1.1% Ireland
2010s 1.2% 0.5% 0.7% Ireland
2020s 0.5% 0.4% 0.1% Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Ireland or Malta?
Ireland, at 0.5% against 0.5% in Malta as of 2020.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Ireland and Malta?
0.0%, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Malta?
12 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2020.
How do Ireland and Malta rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Ireland ranks 49th and Malta ranks 49th 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.