Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in France

France: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio was 18.2% in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
18.2%
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
26th
of 40 countries
All-time high
19.3%
in 2011
All-time low
17.0%
in 2017
Years of data
11
2010–2020

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in France, 2010–2020

051015202010201520202010: 19.2 % of total population2011: 19.3 % of total population2012: 19.1 % of total population2013: 18.1 % of total population2014: 18.5 % of total population2015: 17.7 % of total population2016: 18.2 % of total population2017: 17 % of total population2018: 17.4 % of total population2019: 17.9 % of total population2020: 18.2 % of total population

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

Analysis

France recorded 18.2% for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in 2020.

The figure is up 1.7% on the previous year and down 5.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in France peaked at 19.3% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 17.0%, in 2017.

France ranks 26th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 18.2% 17.0% 19.3% 10
2020s 18.2% 18.2% 18.2% 1

Countries ranked near France

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  2. 24 Malta 19.0% compare
  3. 25 Belgium 18.9% compare
  4. 27 Colombia 18.1% compare
  5. 28 Sweden 17.9% compare
  6. 29 Hungary 17.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in France?
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in France was 18.2% in 2020, according to Government statistical agencies. Data for EU countires are from the EUROSTAT.
What is the highest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 19.3% in 2011.
What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 17.0% in 2017.
How does France rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio?
France ranks 26th out of 40 countries with data for 2020.
Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this France 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