Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Paraguay
Paraguay: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) was 2.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) in Paraguay, 2010–2024
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
Paraguay recorded 2.3% for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 17.9% on the previous year and down 61.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Paraguay peaked at 11.7% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 2024.
Paraguay ranks 20th of 68 countries on this measure, 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.7% | — |
| 2011 | 10.3% | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 8.4% | -18.4% |
| 2013 | 5.4% | -35.7% |
| 2014 | 6.0% | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 5.2% | -13.3% |
| 2016 | 5.4% | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 3.3% | -38.9% |
| 2018 | 4.0% | +21.2% |
| 2019 | 3.2% | -20.0% |
| 2020 | 3.2% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2.5% | -21.9% |
| 2022 | 3.7% | +48.0% |
| 2023 | 2.8% | -24.3% |
| 2024 | 2.3% | -17.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.3% | 3.2% | 11.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.9% | 2.3% | 3.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 17 Belarus 3.2% compare
- 17 Spain 3.2% compare
- 19 Iran, Islamic Republic of 2.5% compare
- 20 Italy 2.3% compare
- 20 Uzbekistan 2.3%
- 23 Kyrgyzstan 2.2% compare
More poverty & inequality data for Paraguay
- Number of income/consumption surveys in the past decade available via the World Bank 9 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 2.42 live births per woman (2023)
- Cereal yield vs. share in extreme poverty 4,482 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 27.88 % change on previous year (2023)
- Tax revenues vs income inequality, gaps filled 11.33 (2023)
- Tax revenue as share of GDP vs. income inequality 11.3% (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 Paraguay?
- Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) in Paraguay was 2.3% in 2024, 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 Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 11.7% in 2010.
- What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 2024.
- How does Paraguay rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank)?
- Paraguay ranks 20th out of 68 countries with data for 2024.
- Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (world bank) rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.