Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in IDA total
IDA total: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) was 38.9% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in IDA total, 2009–2024
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 IDA total is 38.9%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of down 10.2% on the previous year and down 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in IDA total peaked at 52.7% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 38.9%, in 2024.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in IDA total, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 52.0% | — |
| 2010 | 52.7% | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 52.6% | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 51.4% | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 49.6% | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 49.1% | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 47.8% | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 44.5% | -6.9% |
| 2017 | 46.4% | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 45.7% | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 43.3% | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 43.3% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 44.9% | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 43.9% | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 43.3% | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 38.9% | -10.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.0% | 52.0% | 52.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 48.3% | 43.3% | 52.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.9% | 38.9% | 44.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near IDA total
More poverty & inequality data for IDA total
- Poverty headcount ratio at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) 35.9% (2024)
- Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) 13.0% (2024)
- Poverty headcount ratio at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) 54.2% (2024)
- Poverty headcount ratio at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) 84.7% (2024)
- Prosperity gap 9.8 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day (2024)
- Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) 22.3% (2024)
- Poverty headcount ratio at societal poverty line 42.2% (2024)
- Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) 47.2% (2024)
- Population living in slums 53.0% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in IDA total?
- Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in IDA total was 38.9% in 2024, 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 IDA total?
- The highest recorded value was 52.7% in 2010.
- What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) recorded in IDA total?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.9% in 2024.
- How does IDA total rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
- IDA total ranks 2nd out of 6 groups with data for 2024.
- Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) rising or falling in IDA total?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this IDA total 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.