Poland vs Sweden: Total population in extreme poverty

Poland
89,564
in 2023
Sweden
88,292
in 2023
Poland rank
68th
Sweden rank
71st

Total population in extreme poverty over time

  • Poland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 89,564 against 88,292 in Sweden, a difference of 1,272.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 1987 it was Sweden ahead.

Poland ranks 68th and Sweden ranks 71st of 120 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 3 and Sweden in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Sweden Difference Ahead
1980s 0 16,796 16,796 Sweden
1990s 540,098 30,736 509,363 Poland
2000s 420,636 55,459 365,177 Poland
2010s 167,610 53,740 113,869 Poland
2020s 80,508 83,844 3,336 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total population in extreme poverty, Poland or Sweden?
Poland, at 89,564 against 88,292 in Sweden as of 2023.
What is the difference in total population in extreme poverty between Poland and Sweden?
1,272, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Sweden?
23 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2023.
How do Poland and Sweden rank globally for total population in extreme poverty?
Poland ranks 68th and Sweden ranks 71st of 120 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Total population in extreme poverty. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Total population in extreme poverty
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 2,148 data points, 1963–2025
Last refreshed