Proportion of population below international poverty line in Europe
Europe: Proportion of population below international poverty line was 0.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population below international poverty line in Europe, 1988–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population below international poverty line in Europe is 0.4%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population below international poverty line in Europe peaked at 4.5% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2008.
Europe ranks 30th of 35 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of population below international poverty line in Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1.2% | — |
| 1989 | 1.2% | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.3% | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 1.6% | +23.1% |
| 1992 | 2.2% | +37.5% |
| 1993 | 2.6% | +18.2% |
| 1994 | 3.7% | +42.3% |
| 1995 | 3.4% | -8.1% |
| 1996 | 3.6% | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 2.8% | -22.2% |
| 1998 | 3.0% | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 4.5% | +50.0% |
| 2000 | 3.0% | -33.3% |
| 2001 | 2.2% | -26.7% |
| 2002 | 1.7% | -22.7% |
| 2003 | 1.3% | -23.5% |
| 2004 | 1.1% | -15.4% |
| 2005 | 0.9% | -18.2% |
| 2006 | 0.7% | -22.2% |
| 2007 | 0.4% | -42.9% |
| 2008 | 0.3% | -25.0% |
| 2009 | 0.4% | +33.3% |
| 2010 | 0.4% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.4% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | +25.0% |
| 2013 | 0.4% | -20.0% |
| 2014 | 0.7% | +75.0% |
| 2015 | 0.7% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.5% | -28.6% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | +20.0% |
| 2018 | 0.4% | -33.3% |
| 2019 | 0.3% | -25.0% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.4% | +33.3% |
| 2022 | 0.4% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.4% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.4% | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2 |
| 1990s | 2.9% | 1.3% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.2% | 0.3% | 3.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Europe
- 27 Guatemala 9.7% compare
- 28 Colombia 8.5% compare
- 29 Nicaragua 6.6% compare
- 30 Tajikistan 6.1% compare
- 31 Bangladesh 5.9% compare
- 32 India 5.3% compare
- 32 Philippines 5.3% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population below international poverty line in Europe?
- Proportion of population below international poverty line in Europe was 0.4% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of population below international poverty line recorded in Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 4.5% in 1999.
- What is the lowest proportion of population below international poverty line recorded in Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2008.
- How does Europe rank for proportion of population below international poverty line?
- Europe ranks 30th out of 35 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population below international poverty line rising or falling in Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe 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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