Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Poland

Poland: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio was 17.3% in 2020. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2020)
17.3%
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
31st
of 40 countries
All-time high
27.8%
in 2010
All-time low
17.3%
in 2020
Years of data
11
2010–2020

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Poland, 2010–2020

01020302010201520202010: 27.8 % of total population2011: 27.2 % of total population2012: 26.7 % of total population2013: 25.8 % of total population2014: 24.7 % of total population2015: 23.4 % of total population2016: 21.9 % of total population2017: 19.5 % of total population2018: 18.9 % of total population2019: 18.2 % of total population2020: 17.3 % 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 Poland is 17.3%, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

That represents a change of down 4.9% on the previous year and down 37.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Poland peaked at 27.8% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 17.3%, in 2020.

That places Poland 31st out of 40 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 23.4% 18.2% 27.8% 10
2020s 17.3% 17.3% 17.3% 1

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 28 Sweden 17.9% compare
  2. 29 Hungary 17.8% compare
  3. 30 Austria 17.5% compare
  4. 32 Dominican Republic 16.4% compare
  5. 33 Netherlands 16.3% compare
  6. 34 Finland 16.0% compare

See the full ranking of 40 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Poland?
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Poland was 17.3% 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 Poland?
The highest recorded value was 27.8% in 2010.
What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 17.3% in 2020.
How does Poland rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio?
Poland ranks 31st out of 40 countries with data for 2020.
Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is down 37.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Poland 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