Cameroon vs Rwanda: Poverty gap index at $3 a day

Cameroon
8.2%
in 2021
Rwanda
10.2%
in 2023
Cameroon rank
18th
Rwanda rank
16th

Poverty gap index at $3 a day over time

  • Cameroon
  • Rwanda
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How they compare

Rwanda currently reports 10.2% against 8.2% in Cameroon, a difference of 2.0%.

That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.3 times Cameroon's.

Cameroon ranks 18th and Rwanda ranks 16th of 120 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher poverty gap index at $3 a day, Cameroon or Rwanda?
Rwanda, at 10.2% against 8.2% in Cameroon as of 2023.
What is the difference in poverty gap index at $3 a day between Cameroon and Rwanda?
2.0%, with Rwanda ahead.
How do Cameroon and Rwanda rank globally for poverty gap index at $3 a day?
Cameroon ranks 18th and Rwanda ranks 16th of 120 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Poverty gap index at $3 a day. 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 index at $3 a day
Unit
%
Source
World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 2,148 data points, 1963–2025
Last refreshed

The poverty gap index is a poverty measure that reflects both the prevalence and the depth of poverty. It is calculated as the share of population in poverty multiplied by the average shortfall from the poverty line (expressed as a % of the poverty line).