Republic of Korea vs Uruguay: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank)

Republic of Korea
0.1%
in 2021
Uruguay
0.2%
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
61st
Uruguay rank
58th

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time

  • Republic of Korea
  • Uruguay
0.10.20.30.40.5201020172024

How they compare

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

That makes Uruguay's figure about 2.0 times Republic of Korea's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 8 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Uruguay ahead.

Republic of Korea ranks 61st and Uruguay ranks 58th of 68 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 1 and Uruguay in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Korea Uruguay Difference Ahead
2010s 0.3% 0.3% 0.1% Republic of Korea
2020s 0.1% 0.2% 0.1% Uruguay

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Republic of Korea or Uruguay?
Uruguay, at 0.2% against 0.1% in Republic of Korea as of 2024.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Republic of Korea and Uruguay?
0.1%, with Uruguay ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Uruguay?
8 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
How do Republic of Korea and Uruguay rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Republic of Korea 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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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.