Proportion of population below international poverty line in Caucasus and Central Asia
Caucasus and Central Asia: Proportion of population below international poverty line was 2.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population below international poverty line in Caucasus and Central Asia, 1995–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population below international poverty line in Caucasus and Central Asia is 2.2%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is down 26.7% on the previous year and down 48.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population below international poverty line in Caucasus and Central Asia peaked at 54.8% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.2%, in 2024.
That places Caucasus and Central Asia 29th out of 42 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of population below international poverty line in Caucasus and Central Asia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 46.2% | — |
| 1996 | 46.7% | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 48.0% | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 48.4% | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 52.7% | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 54.8% | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 53.6% | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 49.6% | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 48.1% | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 43.1% | -10.4% |
| 2005 | 44.0% | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 39.9% | -9.3% |
| 2007 | 38.5% | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 36.4% | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 4.3% | -88.2% |
| 2021 | 3.7% | -14.0% |
| 2022 | 3.5% | -5.4% |
| 2023 | 3.0% | -14.3% |
| 2024 | 2.2% | -26.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48.4% | 46.2% | 52.7% | 5 |
| 2000s | 45.3% | 36.4% | 54.8% | 9 |
| 2020s | 3.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Caucasus and Central Asia
- 26 Syrian Arab Republic 18.0% compare
- 26 Syrian Arab Republic 18.0% compare
- 28 Senegal 17.9% compare
- 29 South Africa 17.4% compare
- 30 Honduras 15.7% compare
- 31 Guinea 11.7% compare
- 32 Mauritania 10.2% compare
More poverty & inequality data for Caucasus and Central Asia
- Official development assistance grants for poverty reduction 0.0088 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population below international poverty line in Caucasus and Central Asia?
- Proportion of population below international poverty line in Caucasus and Central Asia was 2.2% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of population below international poverty line recorded in Caucasus and Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 54.8% in 2000.
- What is the lowest proportion of population below international poverty line recorded in Caucasus and Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.2% in 2024.
- How does Caucasus and Central Asia rank for proportion of population below international poverty line?
- Caucasus and Central Asia ranks 29th out of 42 groups with data for 2024.
- Where does this Caucasus and Central Asia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Proportion of population below international poverty line (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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