Spain vs United Kingdom: Total population in extreme poverty
Spain
393,304
in 2023
United Kingdom
267,936
in 2021
Spain rank
55th
United Kingdom rank
57th
Total population in extreme poverty over time
- Spain
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Spain currently reports 393,304 against 267,936 in United Kingdom, a difference of 125,368.
That makes Spain's figure about 1.5 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 30 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Spain ranks 55th and United Kingdom ranks 57th of 120 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Spain | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 246,138 | 56,432 | 189,706 | Spain |
| 1990s | 462,246 | 145,335 | 316,910 | Spain |
| 2000s | 357,697 | 197,454 | 160,244 | Spain |
| 2010s | 483,888 | 227,291 | 256,596 | Spain |
| 2020s | 415,770 | 300,828 | 114,942 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in extreme poverty, Spain or United Kingdom?
- Spain, at 393,304 against 267,936 in United Kingdom as of 2023.
- What is the difference in total population in extreme poverty between Spain and United Kingdom?
- 125,368, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and United Kingdom?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2021.
- How do Spain and United Kingdom rank globally for total population in extreme poverty?
- Spain ranks 55th and United Kingdom ranks 57th 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.