Niger vs Zambia: Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index

Niger
60.5%
in 2021
Zambia
71.7%
in 2022
Niger rank
6th
Zambia rank
4th

Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index over time

  • Niger
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Zambia currently reports 71.7% against 60.5% in Niger, a difference of 11.2%.

That makes Zambia's figure about 1.2 times Niger's.

Niger ranks 6th and Zambia ranks 4th of 120 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index, Niger or Zambia?
Zambia, at 71.7% against 60.5% in Niger as of 2022.
What is the difference in share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index between Niger and Zambia?
11.2%, with Zambia ahead.
How do Niger and Zambia rank globally for share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index?
Niger ranks 6th and Zambia ranks 4th 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.