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Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Ecuador

Ecuador: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio was 38.1% in 2019. ▼ Falling

Latest (2019)
38.1%
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
4th
of 40 countries
All-time high
46.1%
in 2010
All-time low
34.6%
in 2017
Years of data
10
2010–2019

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Ecuador, 2010–2019

010203040502010201420192010: 46.1 % of total population2011: 40.7 % of total population2012: 37.8 % of total population2013: 38.7 % of total population2014: 37.4 % of total population2015: 35 % of total population2016: 35.1 % of total population2017: 34.6 % of total population2018: 37.9 % of total population2019: 38.1 % of total population

Source: Government statistical agencies. Data for EU countires are from the EUROSTAT. Measured in % of total population.

Analysis

Ecuador recorded 38.1% for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in 2019.

That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and down 17.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Ecuador peaked at 46.1% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 34.6%, in 2017.

Ecuador ranks 4th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Countries ranked near Ecuador

  1. 1 Mexico 43.9% compare
  2. 2 Türkiye 41.5% compare
  3. 3 North Macedonia 39.9% compare
  4. 5 Bulgaria 32.1% compare
  5. 6 El Salvador 32.0% compare
  6. 7 Montenegro 30.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Ecuador?
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Ecuador was 38.1% in 2019, according to Government statistical agencies. Data for EU countires are from the EUROSTAT.
What is the highest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio recorded in Ecuador?
The highest recorded value was 46.1% in 2010.
What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio recorded in Ecuador?
The lowest recorded value was 34.6% in 2017.
How does Ecuador rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio?
Ecuador ranks 4th out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio rising or falling in Ecuador?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Ecuador data come from?
The figures come from Government statistical agencies. Data for EU countires are from the EUROSTAT, published as part of Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (% of total population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (% of total population)
Unit
% of total population
Source
Government statistical agencies. Data for EU countires are from the EUROSTAT
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 408 data points, 2010–2020
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The percentage of people who are multidimensionally poor