Guatemala vs Philippines: Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index

Guatemala
9.7%
in 2023
Philippines
11.5%
in 2023
Guatemala rank
32nd
Philippines rank
29th

Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index over time

  • Guatemala
  • Philippines
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How they compare

Philippines currently reports 11.5% against 9.7% in Guatemala, a difference of 1.8%.

That makes Philippines's figure about 1.2 times Guatemala's.

Guatemala ranks 32nd and Philippines ranks 29th of 120 countries.

Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala Philippines Difference Ahead
2000s 9.7% 28.3% 18.7% Philippines
2020s 9.7% 11.5% 1.9% Philippines

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index, Guatemala or Philippines?
Philippines, at 11.5% against 9.7% in Guatemala as of 2023.
What is the difference in share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index between Guatemala and Philippines?
1.8%, with Philippines ahead.
How do Guatemala and Philippines rank globally for share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index?
Guatemala ranks 32nd and Philippines ranks 29th 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.