Germany vs Spain: Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP)

Germany
0.6%
in 2022
Spain
0.6%
in 2023
Germany rank
74th
Spain rank
74th

Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) over time

  • Germany
  • Spain
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 0.6% against 0.6% in Spain, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 28 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 74th and Spain ranks 74th of 123 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Spain Difference Ahead
1990s 0.1% 0.9% 0.8% Spain
2000s 0.1% 0.7% 0.6% Spain
2010s 0.1% 0.8% 0.7% Spain
2020s 0.5% 0.6% 0.2% Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp), Germany or Spain?
Germany, at 0.6% against 0.6% in Spain as of 2022.
What is the difference in poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) between Germany and Spain?
0.0%, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
28 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2022.
How do Germany and Spain rank globally for poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp)?
Germany ranks 74th and Spain ranks 74th 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

Indicator
Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) (%)
Unit
%
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
137 places, 2,860 data points, 1963–2025
Last refreshed

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.