Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Greece

Greece: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio was 28.9% in 2020. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2020)
28.9%
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
10th
of 40 countries
All-time high
36.0%
in 2014
All-time low
27.7%
in 2010
Years of data
11
2010–2020

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Greece, 2010–2020

0102030402010201520202010: 27.7 % of total population2011: 31 % of total population2012: 34.6 % of total population2013: 35.7 % of total population2014: 36 % of total population2015: 35.7 % of total population2016: 35.6 % of total population2017: 34.8 % of total population2018: 31.8 % of total population2019: 30 % of total population2020: 28.9 % 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 Greece stood at 28.9%.

That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and up 4.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Greece peaked at 36.0% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 27.7%, in 2010.

That places Greece 10th out of 40 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 33.3% 27.7% 36.0% 10
2020s 28.9% 28.9% 28.9% 1

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 7 Montenegro 30.9% compare
  2. 8 Romania 30.4% compare
  3. 9 Serbia 29.8% compare
  4. 11 Spain 26.4% compare
  5. 12 Latvia 26.0% compare
  6. 13 Italy 25.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Greece?
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Greece was 28.9% 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 Greece?
The highest recorded value was 36.0% in 2014.
What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 27.7% in 2010.
How does Greece rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio?
Greece ranks 10th out of 40 countries with data for 2020.
Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Greece 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