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Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Spain

Spain: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio was 26.4% in 2020. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2020)
26.4%
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
11th
of 40 countries
All-time high
29.2%
in 2014
All-time low
25.3%
in 2019
Years of data
11
2010–2020

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Spain, 2010–2020

01020302010201520202010: 26.1 % of total population2011: 26.7 % of total population2012: 27.2 % of total population2013: 27.3 % of total population2014: 29.2 % of total population2015: 28.6 % of total population2016: 27.9 % of total population2017: 26.6 % of total population2018: 26.1 % of total population2019: 25.3 % of total population2020: 26.4 % of total population

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

Analysis

Spain recorded 26.4% for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in 2020.

The figure is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Spain peaked at 29.2% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 25.3%, in 2019.

That places Spain 11th out of 40 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 27.1% 25.3% 29.2% 10
2020s 26.4% 26.4% 26.4% 1

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 8 Romania 30.4% compare
  2. 9 Serbia, Republic of 29.8% compare
  3. 10 Greece 28.9% compare
  4. 12 Latvia, Republic of 26.0% compare
  5. 13 Italy 25.6% compare
  6. 14 Paraguay 24.9% compare

See the full ranking of 40 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Spain?
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Spain was 26.4% 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 Spain?
The highest recorded value was 29.2% in 2014.
What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 25.3% in 2019.
How does Spain rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio?
Spain ranks 11th out of 40 countries with data for 2020.
Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Spain 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