Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Italy

Italy: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio was 25.6% in 2019. ▬ Flat

Latest (2019)
25.6%
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
13th
of 40 countries
All-time high
30.0%
in 2016
All-time low
25.0%
in 2010
Years of data
10
2010–2019

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Italy, 2010–2019

01020302010201420192010: 25 % of total population2011: 28.1 % of total population2012: 29.9 % of total population2013: 28.5 % of total population2014: 28.3 % of total population2015: 28.7 % of total population2016: 30 % of total population2017: 28.9 % of total population2018: 27.3 % of total population2019: 25.6 % of total population

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Italy is 25.6%, measured in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Italy peaked at 30.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 25.0%, in 2010.

Italy ranks 13th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (% of total population) in Italy, 2010 to 2019.
Year % of total population Change
2010 25.0%
2011 28.1% +12.4%
2012 29.9% +6.4%
2013 28.5% -4.7%
2014 28.3% -0.7%
2015 28.7% +1.4%
2016 30.0% +4.5%
2017 28.9% -3.7%
2018 27.3% -5.5%
2019 25.6% -6.2%

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 10 Greece 28.9% compare
  2. 11 Spain 26.4% compare
  3. 12 Latvia 26.0% compare
  4. 14 Paraguay 24.9%
  5. 15 Lithuania 24.8% compare
  6. 16 Germany 24.0% compare

See the full ranking of 40 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Italy?
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Italy was 25.6% 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 Italy?
The highest recorded value was 30.0% in 2016.
What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 25.0% in 2010.
How does Italy rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio?
Italy ranks 13th out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Italy 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