Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Kosovo
Kosovo: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) was 10.0% in 2022. ▲ Rising
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Kosovo, 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
The most recent figure for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Kosovo is 10.0%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of 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 peaked at 25.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.1%, in 2016.
Kosovo ranks 3rd of 68 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Kosovo, 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
More poverty & inequality data for Kosovo
- 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?
- Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Kosovo 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?
- The highest recorded value was 25.0% in 2021.
- What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) recorded in Kosovo?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1% in 2016.
- How does Kosovo rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
- Kosovo ranks 3rd out of 68 countries with data for 2022.
- Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) rising or falling in Kosovo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kosovo 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.