Colombia vs Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of: Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP)
Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) over time
- Colombia
- Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
How they compare
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of currently reports 7.0% against 5.7% in Colombia, a difference of 1.3%.
That makes Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of's figure about 1.2 times Colombia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Colombia ahead.
Colombia ranks 34th and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 31st of 123 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 2 and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12.8% | 5.4% | 7.4% | Colombia |
| 1990s | 15.6% | 8.1% | 7.5% | Colombia |
| 2000s | 13.9% | 14.5% | 0.5% | Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp), Colombia or Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, at 7.0% against 5.7% in Colombia as of 2006.
- What is the difference in poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) between Colombia and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- 1.3%, with Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2005.
- How do Colombia and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of rank globally for poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp)?
- Colombia ranks 34th and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 31st of 123 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 Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) is the mean shortfall in income or consumption from the poverty line $4.20 a day (counting the nonpoor as having zero shortfall), expressed as a percentage of the poverty line. This measure reflects the depth of poverty as well as its incidence.