Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Indonesia
Indonesia: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) was 4.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Indonesia, 2009–2025
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 Indonesia is 4.3%, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 23.2% on the previous year and down 81.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Indonesia peaked at 39.2% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 4.3%, in 2025.
Indonesia ranks 10th of 68 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 39.2% | — |
| 2010 | 35.8% | -8.7% |
| 2012 | 28.1% | -21.5% |
| 2013 | 28.5% | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 22.6% | -20.7% |
| 2016 | 19.0% | -15.9% |
| 2017 | 15.5% | -18.4% |
| 2018 | 13.2% | -14.8% |
| 2019 | 11.3% | -14.4% |
| 2020 | 10.3% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | 8.9% | -13.6% |
| 2022 | 8.2% | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 7.0% | -14.6% |
| 2024 | 5.6% | -20.0% |
| 2025 | 4.3% | -23.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.2% | 39.2% | 39.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 21.8% | 11.3% | 35.8% | 8 |
| 2020s | 7.4% | 4.3% | 10.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
- 7 El Salvador 6.2% compare
- 7 Philippines 6.2% compare
- 9 Ecuador 5.9% compare
- 10 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 4.3% compare
- 10 North Macedonia 4.3% compare
- 13 Georgia 4.2% compare
More poverty & inequality data for Indonesia
- Number of income/consumption surveys in the past decade available via the World Bank 10 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 2.13 live births per woman (2023)
- Cereal yield vs. share in extreme poverty 5,829 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 -0.0857 % change on previous year (2023)
- Tax revenues vs income inequality, gaps filled 10.31 (2023)
- Tax revenue as share of GDP vs. income inequality 10.3% (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 Indonesia?
- Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Indonesia was 4.3% in 2025, 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 Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 39.2% in 2009.
- What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.3% in 2025.
- How does Indonesia rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
- Indonesia ranks 10th out of 68 countries with data for 2025.
- Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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.