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
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.