Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Germany

Germany: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio was 24.0% in 2020. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2020)
24.0%
Change on year
up 37.9%
World rank
16th
of 40 countries
All-time high
24.0%
in 2020
All-time low
17.4%
in 2019
Years of data
11
2010–2020

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Germany, 2010–2020

05101520252010201520202010: 19.7 % of total population2011: 19.9 % of total population2012: 19.6 % of total population2013: 20.3 % of total population2014: 20.6 % of total population2015: 20 % of total population2016: 19.7 % of total population2017: 19 % of total population2018: 18.7 % of total population2019: 17.4 % of total population2020: 24 % of total population

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

Analysis

In 2020, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Germany stood at 24.0%. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.

The figure is up 37.9% on the previous year and up 21.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Germany peaked at 24.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 17.4%, in 2019.

That places Germany 16th out of 40 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 19.5% 17.4% 20.6% 10
2020s 24.0% 24.0% 24.0% 1

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 13 Italy 25.6% compare
  2. 14 Paraguay 24.9% compare
  3. 15 Lithuania, Republic of 24.8% compare
  4. 17 Estonia, Republic of 23.3% compare
  5. 18 Croatia, Republic of 23.2% compare
  6. 19 Cyprus 21.3% compare

See the full ranking of 40 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Germany?
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Germany was 24.0% 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 Germany?
The highest recorded value was 24.0% in 2020.
What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 17.4% in 2019.
How does Germany rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio?
Germany ranks 16th out of 40 countries with data for 2020.
Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Germany 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