Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Latvia
Latvia: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) was 0.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Latvia, 2008–2023
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
Latvia recorded 0.7% for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in 2023.
That represents a change of down 46.2% on the previous year and down 69.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Latvia peaked at 2.8% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2019.
That places Latvia 46th out of 68 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1.8% | — |
| 2009 | 2.8% | +55.6% |
| 2010 | 2.8% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1.8% | -35.7% |
| 2012 | 1.8% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2.3% | +27.8% |
| 2014 | 1.4% | -39.1% |
| 2015 | 1.3% | -7.1% |
| 2016 | 1.2% | -7.7% |
| 2017 | 1.1% | -8.3% |
| 2018 | 0.8% | -27.3% |
| 2019 | 0.4% | -50.0% |
| 2020 | 0.6% | +50.0% |
| 2021 | 0.6% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.3% | +116.7% |
| 2023 | 0.7% | -46.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More poverty & inequality data for Latvia
- Number of income/consumption surveys in the past decade available via the World Bank 8 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 1.34 live births per woman (2023)
- Cereal yield vs. share in extreme poverty 3,558 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 -15.01 % change on previous year (2023)
- Tax revenues vs income inequality, gaps filled 31.88 (2023)
- Tax revenue as share of GDP vs. income inequality 31.9% (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 Latvia?
- Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Latvia was 0.7% in 2023, 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 Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.8% in 2009.
- What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2019.
- How does Latvia rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
- Latvia ranks 46th out of 68 countries with data for 2023.
- Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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.