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

Lower middle income
21.3%
in 2024
Peru
6.9%
in 2023
Lower middle income rank
3rd
Peru rank
6th

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time

  • Lower middle income
  • Peru
102030200920162024

How they compare

Lower middle income currently reports 21.3% against 6.9% in Peru, a difference of 14.4%.

That makes Lower middle income's figure about 3.1 times Peru's.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Lower middle income has been ahead every year.

Lower middle income ranks 3rd and Peru ranks 6th of 6 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Lower middle income Peru Difference Ahead
2010s 32.3% 12.0% 20.3% Lower middle income
2020s 22.1% 7.7% 14.4% Lower middle income

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Lower middle income or Peru?
Lower middle income, at 21.3% against 6.9% in Peru as of 2024.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Lower middle income and Peru?
14.4%, with Lower middle income ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Lower middle income and Peru?
9 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
How do Lower middle income and Peru rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Lower middle income ranks 3rd 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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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.