Low income vs Pakistan: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (%)

Low income
66.7%
in 2024
Pakistan
27.1%
in 2024
Low income rank
1st
Pakistan rank
1st

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

  • Low income
  • Pakistan
20406080200920162024

How they compare

Low income currently reports 66.7% against 27.1% in Pakistan, a difference of 39.6%.

That makes Low income's figure about 2.5 times Pakistan's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Low income has been ahead every year.

Low income ranks 1st and Pakistan ranks 1st of 6 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Low income Pakistan Difference Ahead
2010s 74.3% 31.0% 43.3% Low income
2020s 66.7% 27.1% 39.6% Low income

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Low income or Pakistan?
Low income, at 66.7% against 27.1% in Pakistan as of 2024.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Low income and Pakistan?
39.6%, with Low income ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Low income and Pakistan?
5 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Low income and Pakistan rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Low income ranks 1st 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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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.