Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Netherlands

Netherlands: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) was 1.6% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
1.6%
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
30th
of 68 countries
All-time high
1.7%
in 2019
All-time low
0.4%
in 2008
Years of data
14
2008–2021

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Netherlands, 2008–2021

0.511.52008201420212008: 0.4 % of population2009: 0.7 % of population2010: 0.6 % of population2011: 0.6 % of population2012: 0.5 % of population2013: 0.7 % of population2014: 0.6 % of population2015: 1.3 % of population2016: 1.2 % of population2017: 1.3 % of population2018: 1.3 % of population2019: 1.7 % of population2020: 1.7 % of population2021: 1.6 % 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 Netherlands is 1.6%, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.9% on the previous year and up 166.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Netherlands peaked at 1.7% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2008.

That places Netherlands 30th out of 68 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Netherlands, year by year

Annual values for Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) (% of population) in Netherlands, 2008 to 2021.
Year % of population Change
2008 0.4%
2009 0.7% +75.0%
2010 0.6% -14.3%
2011 0.6% +0.0%
2012 0.5% -16.7%
2013 0.7% +40.0%
2014 0.6% -14.3%
2015 1.3% +116.7%
2016 1.2% -7.7%
2017 1.3% +8.3%
2018 1.3% +0.0%
2019 1.7% +30.8%
2020 1.7% +0.0%
2021 1.6% -5.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.6% 0.4% 0.7% 2
2010s 1.0% 0.5% 1.7% 10
2020s 1.6% 1.6% 1.7% 2

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 29 Finland 1.7% compare
  2. 30 Dominican Republic 1.6% compare
  3. 30 Sweden 1.6% compare
  4. 33 Bulgaria 1.3% compare
  5. 33 France 1.3% compare
  6. 33 Germany 1.3% compare
  7. 33 Lithuania 1.3% compare
  8. 33 Mongolia 1.3% compare
  9. 33 United States 1.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Netherlands?
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Netherlands was 1.6% in 2021, 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 Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 1.7% in 2019.
What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2008.
How does Netherlands rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
Netherlands ranks 30th out of 68 countries with data for 2021.
Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is up 166.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Netherlands 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.