Low & middle income vs Pakistan: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank)
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time
- Low & middle income
- Pakistan
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 27.1% against 18.9% in Low & middle income, a difference of 8.2%.
That makes Pakistan's figure about 1.4 times Low & middle income's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Pakistan ahead.
Low & middle income ranks 4th and Pakistan ranks 1st of 6 groups.
Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Low & middle income | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.3% | 29.7% | 1.3% | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 18.9% | 27.1% | 8.2% | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Low & middle income or Pakistan?
- Pakistan, at 27.1% against 18.9% in Low & middle income as of 2024.
- What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Low & middle income and Pakistan?
- 8.2%, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Low & middle income and Pakistan?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do Low & middle income and Pakistan rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
- Low & middle income ranks 4th 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
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.