Burundi vs Malawi: Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index

Burundi
74.2%
in 2020
Malawi
75.4%
in 2019
Burundi rank
3rd
Malawi rank
2nd

Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index over time

  • Burundi
  • Malawi
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How they compare

Malawi currently reports 75.4% against 74.2% in Burundi, a difference of 1.2%.

Burundi ranks 3rd and Malawi ranks 2nd of 120 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index, Burundi or Malawi?
Malawi, at 75.4% against 74.2% in Burundi as of 2019.
What is the difference in share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index between Burundi and Malawi?
1.2%, with Malawi ahead.
How do Burundi and Malawi rank globally for share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index?
Burundi ranks 3rd and Malawi ranks 2nd 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.