Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)
Kosovo (UNSCR 1244): Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) was 10.0% in 2022. ▲ Rising
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Kosovo (UNSCR 1244), 2009–2022
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
In 2022, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) stood at 10.0%.
The figure is down 60.0% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) peaked at 25.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.1%, in 2016.
Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) ranks 3rd of 68 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Kosovo (UNSCR 1244), year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 10.5% | — |
| 2010 | 10.9% | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 2.1% | -80.7% |
| 2017 | 15.2% | +623.8% |
| 2018 | 20.7% | +36.2% |
| 2019 | 11.3% | -45.4% |
| 2020 | 16.8% | +48.7% |
| 2021 | 25.0% | +48.8% |
| 2022 | 10.0% | -60.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.5% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 12.0% | 2.1% | 20.7% | 5 |
| 2020s | 17.3% | 10.0% | 25.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)
More poverty & inequality data for Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)
- Poverty headcount ratio at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) 10.0% (2022)
- Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) 5.6% (2022)
- Poverty headcount ratio at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) 14.9% (2022)
- Poverty headcount ratio at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) 38.2% (2022)
- Prosperity gap 7.5 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day (2022)
- Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) 7.5% (2022)
- Poverty headcount ratio at societal poverty line 28.3% (2022)
- Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) 17.0% (2022)
- Income share held by second 20% 11.1% (2022)
- Income share held by third 20% 16.8% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)?
- Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) was 10.0% 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 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)?
- The highest recorded value was 25.0% in 2021.
- What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) recorded in Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1% in 2016.
- How does Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
- Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) ranks 3rd out of 68 countries with data for 2022.
- Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) rising or falling in Kosovo (UNSCR 1244)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 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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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.