Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Australia
Australia: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) was 3.7% in 2020. ▲ Rising
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Australia, 2010–2020
Source: World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Australia is 3.7%, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 60.9% on the previous year and up 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Australia peaked at 3.7% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.1%, in 2016.
That places Australia 14th out of 68 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Australia, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.1% | — |
| 2014 | 2.6% | -16.1% |
| 2016 | 2.1% | -19.2% |
| 2018 | 2.3% | +9.5% |
| 2020 | 3.7% | +60.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 4 |
| 2020s | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More poverty & inequality data for Australia
- Number of income/consumption surveys in the past decade available via the World Bank 3 surveys (2025)
- Number of income/consumption surveys in the past decade available via 0 surveys per person (2025)
- Number of income/consumption surveys in the past decade available via 0 surveys per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fertility rate vs. share living in extreme poverty 1.64 live births per woman (2023)
- Cereal yield vs. share in extreme poverty 2,690 kg per hectare (2024)
- Cereal yield vs extreme poverty, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Cereal yield vs extreme poverty, annual growth rate -0.0446 % change on previous year (2024)
- Tax revenues vs income inequality, gaps filled 30.36 (2022)
- Tax revenue as share of GDP vs. income inequality 30.4% (2022)
- Tax revenues vs income inequality, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Australia?
- Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Australia was 3.7% in 2020, according to World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ.
- What is the highest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.7% in 2020.
- What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1% in 2016.
- How does Australia rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
- Australia ranks 14th out of 68 countries with data for 2020.
- Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ, published as part of Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) is the percentage of a population living in poverty according to the World Bank's Multidimensional Poverty Measure. The Multidimensional Poverty Measure includes three dimensions – monetary poverty, education, and basic infrastructure services – to capture a more complete picture of poverty.