Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Montenegro

Montenegro: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio was 30.9% in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
30.9%
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
7th
of 40 countries
All-time high
37.5%
in 2014
All-time low
30.5%
in 2019
Years of data
8
2013–2020

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Montenegro, 2013–2020

0102030402013201620202013: 37.3 % of total population2014: 37.5 % of total population2015: 35.9 % of total population2016: 34.6 % of total population2017: 33.7 % of total population2018: 31.4 % of total population2019: 30.5 % of total population2020: 30.9 % 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 Montenegro is 30.9%, measured in 2020.

The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 17.2% over ten years.

That places Montenegro 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Montenegro, year by year

Annual values for Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (% of total population) in Montenegro, 2013 to 2020.
Year % of total population Change
2013 37.3%
2014 37.5% +0.5%
2015 35.9% -4.3%
2016 34.6% -3.6%
2017 33.7% -2.6%
2018 31.4% -6.8%
2019 30.5% -2.9%
2020 30.9% +1.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 34.4% 30.5% 37.5% 7
2020s 30.9% 30.9% 30.9% 1

Countries ranked near Montenegro

  1. 4 Ecuador 38.1% compare
  2. 5 Bulgaria 32.1% compare
  3. 6 El Salvador 32.0% compare
  4. 8 Romania 30.4% compare
  5. 9 Serbia 29.8% compare
  6. 10 Greece 28.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Montenegro?
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Montenegro was 30.9% 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 Montenegro?
The highest recorded value was 37.5% in 2014.
What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio recorded in Montenegro?
The lowest recorded value was 30.5% in 2019.
How does Montenegro rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio?
Montenegro ranks 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2020.
Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio rising or falling in Montenegro?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Montenegro 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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