Low & middle income vs Peru: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank)

Low & middle income
18.9%
in 2024
Peru
6.9%
in 2023
Low & middle income rank
4th
Peru rank
6th

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time

  • Low & middle income
  • Peru
51015202530200920162024

How they compare

Low & middle income currently reports 18.9% against 6.9% in Peru, a difference of 12.0%.

That makes Low & middle income's figure about 2.7 times Peru's.

Across all 14 years both countries report, Low & middle income has been ahead every year.

Low & middle income ranks 4th and Peru ranks 6th of 6 groups.

Low & middle income has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Low & middle income Peru Difference Ahead
2010s 27.4% 10.2% 17.2% Low & middle income
2020s 21.8% 7.7% 14.2% Low & middle income

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 Peru?
Low & middle income, at 18.9% against 6.9% in Peru as of 2024.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Low & middle income and Peru?
12.0%, with Low & middle income ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Low & middle income and Peru?
14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
How do Low & middle income and Peru rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Low & middle income ranks 4th and Peru ranks 6th 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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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.