Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Kosovo

Kosovo: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) was 10.0% in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
10.0%
Change on year
down 60.0%
World rank
3rd
of 68 countries
All-time high
25.0%
in 2021
All-time low
2.1%
in 2016
Years of data
9
2009–2022

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Kosovo, 2009–2022

05101520252009201520222009: 10.5 % of population2010: 10.9 % of population2016: 2.1 % of population2017: 15.2 % of population2018: 20.7 % of population2019: 11.3 % of population2020: 16.8 % of population2021: 25 % of population2022: 10 % of population

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

Annual values for Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (% of population) in Kosovo, 2009 to 2022.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  2. 2 Honduras 18.4% compare
  3. 3 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 10.0% compare
  4. 5 Colombia 8.8% compare
  5. 6 Peru 6.9% compare

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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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Indicator
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (% of population)
Unit
% of population
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
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
74 places, 941 data points, 2008–2025
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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.