Benin vs Cameroon: Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index

Benin
27.2%
in 2021
Cameroon
26.7%
in 2021
Benin rank
18th
Cameroon rank
19th

Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index over time

  • Benin
  • Cameroon
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How they compare

Benin currently reports 27.2% against 26.7% in Cameroon, a difference of 0.5%.

Benin ranks 18th and Cameroon ranks 19th of 120 countries.

Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index, Benin or Cameroon?
Benin, at 27.2% against 26.7% in Cameroon as of 2021.
What is the difference in share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index between Benin and Cameroon?
0.5%, with Benin ahead.
How do Benin and Cameroon rank globally for share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index?
Benin ranks 18th and Cameroon ranks 19th 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 Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index
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

Percentage of population living in households with an income or consumption below $3 per day.