Botswana vs Senegal: Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index

Botswana
21.4%
in 2015
Senegal
17.9%
in 2021
Botswana rank
22nd
Senegal rank
25th

Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index over time

  • Botswana
  • Senegal
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How they compare

Botswana currently reports 21.4% against 17.9% in Senegal, a difference of 3.5%.

That makes Botswana's figure about 1.2 times Senegal's.

Botswana ranks 22nd and Senegal ranks 25th of 120 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index, Botswana or Senegal?
Botswana, at 21.4% against 17.9% in Senegal as of 2015.
What is the difference in share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index between Botswana and Senegal?
3.5%, with Botswana ahead.
How do Botswana and Senegal rank globally for share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index?
Botswana ranks 22nd and Senegal ranks 25th 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.