Sweden vs United States: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (%)
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (%) over time
- Sweden
- United States
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 1.6% against 1.3% in United States, a difference of 0.3%.
That makes Sweden's figure about 1.2 times United States's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was United States ahead.
Sweden ranks 30th and United States ranks 33rd of 68 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Sweden averaged higher in 1 and United States in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sweden | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | United States |
| 2020s | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Sweden or United States?
- Sweden, at 1.6% against 1.3% in United States as of 2023.
- What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Sweden and United States?
- 0.3%, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and United States?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Sweden and United States rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
- Sweden ranks 30th and United States ranks 33rd 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
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.