Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Croatia

Croatia: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) was 0.4% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
0.4%
Change on year
down 20.0%
World rank
52nd
of 68 countries
All-time high
1.8%
in 2010
All-time low
0.4%
in 2023
Years of data
15
2009–2023

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Croatia, 2009–2023

0.511.522009201620232009: 1.5 % of population2010: 1.8 % of population2011: 1.2 % of population2012: 1.3 % of population2013: 1.5 % of population2014: 1.4 % of population2015: 0.9 % of population2016: 1.1 % of population2017: 0.9 % of population2018: 0.7 % of population2019: 0.6 % of population2020: 0.6 % of population2021: 0.5 % of population2022: 0.5 % of population2023: 0.4 % 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 Croatia is 0.4%, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.0% on the previous year and down 73.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Croatia peaked at 1.8% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2023.

That places Croatia 52nd out of 68 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.

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

Annual values for Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (% of population) in Croatia, 2009 to 2023.
Year % of population Change
2009 1.5%
2010 1.8% +20.0%
2011 1.2% -33.3%
2012 1.3% +8.3%
2013 1.5% +15.4%
2014 1.4% -6.7%
2015 0.9% -35.7%
2016 1.1% +22.2%
2017 0.9% -18.2%
2018 0.7% -22.2%
2019 0.6% -14.3%
2020 0.6% +0.0%
2021 0.5% -16.7%
2022 0.5% +0.0%
2023 0.4% -20.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1
2010s 1.1% 0.6% 1.8% 10
2020s 0.5% 0.4% 0.6% 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Croatia?
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Croatia was 0.4% in 2023, 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 Croatia?
The highest recorded value was 1.8% in 2010.
What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) recorded in Croatia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2023.
How does Croatia rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Croatia ranks 52nd out of 68 countries with data for 2023.
Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) rising or falling in Croatia?
Over the last ten years it is down 73.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Croatia 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.