Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index in Austria

Austria: Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index was 0.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.5%
Change on year
down 18.0%
World rank
78th
of 120 countries
All-time high
0.7%
in 2020
All-time low
0.1%
in 2004
Years of data
28
1994–2023

Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index in Austria, 1994–2023

00.20.40.60.81994200820231994: 0.2 %1995: 0.1 %1996: 0.1 %1997: 0.2 %1998: 0.2 %1999: 0.2 %2000: 0.1 %2003: 0.373 %2004: 0.082 %2005: 0.154 %2006: 0.145 %2007: 0.381 %2008: 0.509 %2009: 0.688 %2010: 0.52 %2011: 0.477 %2012: 0.672 %2013: 0.338 %2014: 0.224 %2015: 0.685 %2016: 0.664 %2017: 0.35 %2018: 0.568 %2019: 0.647 %2020: 0.739 %2021: 0.486 %2022: 0.644 %2023: 0.528 %

Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index in Austria is 0.5%, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 18.0% on the previous year and up 56.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index in Austria peaked at 0.7% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2004.

That places Austria 78th out of 120 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.2% 0.1% 0.2% 6
2000s 0.3% 0.1% 0.7% 8
2010s 0.5% 0.2% 0.7% 10
2020s 0.6% 0.5% 0.7% 4

Countries ranked near Austria

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  4. 79 Slovakia 0.5% compare
  5. 80 Latvia 0.4% compare
  6. 81 Mongolia 0.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index in Austria?
Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index in Austria was 0.5% in 2023, according to World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index recorded in Austria?
The highest recorded value was 0.7% in 2020.
What is the lowest share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2004.
How does Austria rank for share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index?
Austria ranks 78th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
Is share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index rising or falling in Austria?
Over the last ten years it is up 56.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Austria data come from?
The figures come from World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share in extreme poverty vs. poverty gap index
Unit
%
Source
World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 2,148 data points, 1963–2025
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Percentage of population living in households with an income or consumption below $3 per day.