Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Germany
Germany: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) was 1.3% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Germany, 2010–2022
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 Germany is 1.3%, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.3% on the previous year and up 1,200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Germany peaked at 1.3% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2011.
That places Germany 33rd out of 68 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Germany, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.2% | — |
| 2011 | 0.1% | -50.0% |
| 2012 | 0.1% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.1% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.3% | +200.0% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | -66.7% |
| 2017 | 0.2% | +100.0% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.3% | +50.0% |
| 2020 | 0.4% | +33.3% |
| 2021 | 1.2% | +200.0% |
| 2022 | 1.3% | +8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More poverty & inequality data for Germany
- Number of income/consumption surveys in the past decade available via the World Bank 7 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 1.44 live births per woman (2023)
- Cereal yield vs. share in extreme poverty 7,007 kg per hectare (2023)
- Cereal yield vs extreme poverty, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Cereal yield vs extreme poverty, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2023)
- Tax revenues vs income inequality, gaps filled 37.48 (2023)
- Tax revenue as share of GDP vs. income inequality 37.5% (2023)
- Tax revenues vs income inequality, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Germany?
- Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Germany was 1.3% in 2022, 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1.3% in 2022.
- What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2011.
- How does Germany rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
- Germany ranks 33rd out of 68 countries with data for 2022.
- Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.