Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Belarus

Belarus: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) was 3.2% in 2019. ▼ Falling

Latest (2019)
3.2%
Change on year
down 25.6%
World rank
17th
of 68 countries
All-time high
10.8%
in 2012
All-time low
3.2%
in 2019
Years of data
8
2010–2019

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Belarus, 2010–2019

468102010201420192010: 10.2 % of population2011: 10.5 % of population2012: 10.8 % of population2013: 8.6 % of population2014: 7.4 % of population2017: 5 % of population2018: 4.3 % of population2019: 3.2 % of population

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 Belarus is 3.2%, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.

That represents a change of down 25.6% on the previous year and down 68.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Belarus peaked at 10.8% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3.2%, in 2019.

That places Belarus 17th out of 68 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Belarus, year by year

Annual values for Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (% of population) in Belarus, 2010 to 2019.
Year % of population Change
2010 10.2%
2011 10.5% +2.9%
2012 10.8% +2.9%
2013 8.6% -20.4%
2014 7.4% -14.0%
2017 5.0% -32.4%
2018 4.3% -14.0%
2019 3.2% -25.6%

Countries ranked near Belarus

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  5. 19 Iran 2.5% compare
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  8. 20 Uzbekistan 2.3%

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Frequently asked questions

What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Belarus?
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Belarus was 3.2% in 2019, 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 Belarus?
The highest recorded value was 10.8% in 2012.
What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) recorded in Belarus?
The lowest recorded value was 3.2% in 2019.
How does Belarus rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Belarus ranks 17th out of 68 countries with data for 2019.
Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) rising or falling in Belarus?
Over the last ten years it is down 68.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Belarus 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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Indicator
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (% of population)
Unit
% of population
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
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
74 places, 941 data points, 2008–2025
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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.