Switzerland vs Uruguay: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank)

Switzerland
0.3%
in 2022
Uruguay
0.2%
in 2024
Switzerland rank
56th
Uruguay rank
58th

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) over time

  • Switzerland
  • Uruguay
00.10.20.30.40.5200820162024

How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 0.3% against 0.2% in Uruguay, a difference of 0.1%.

That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.5 times Uruguay's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Uruguay ahead.

Switzerland ranks 56th and Uruguay ranks 58th of 68 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Switzerland Uruguay Difference Ahead
2010s 0.1% 0.3% 0.2% Uruguay
2020s 0.2% 0.2% 0.0%

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank), Switzerland or Uruguay?
Switzerland, at 0.3% against 0.2% in Uruguay as of 2022.
What is the difference in multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) between Switzerland and Uruguay?
0.1%, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and Uruguay?
12 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
How do Switzerland and Uruguay rank globally for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Switzerland ranks 56th and Uruguay ranks 58th 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

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.