Proportion of population below international poverty line (%) in State of Palestine
State of Palestine: Proportion of population below international poverty line (%) was 2.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population below international poverty line in State of Palestine, 2004–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population below international poverty line in State of Palestine is 2.1%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 425.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population below international poverty line in State of Palestine peaked at 2.9% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2011.
State of Palestine ranks 59th of 133 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Proportion of population below international poverty line (%) in State of Palestine, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1.8% | — |
| 2005 | 1.3% | -27.8% |
| 2006 | 0.5% | -61.5% |
| 2007 | 2.9% | +480.0% |
| 2009 | 0.6% | -79.3% |
| 2010 | 0.6% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.4% | -33.3% |
| 2016 | 1.4% | +250.0% |
| 2023 | 2.1% | +50.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population below international poverty line in State of Palestine?
- Proportion of population below international poverty line in State of Palestine was 2.1% in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest proportion of population below international poverty line recorded in State of Palestine?
- The highest recorded value was 2.9% in 2007.
- What is the lowest proportion of population below international poverty line recorded in State of Palestine?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2011.
- How does State of Palestine rank for proportion of population below international poverty line?
- State of Palestine ranks 59th out of 133 countries with data for 2023.
- Is proportion of population below international poverty line rising or falling in State of Palestine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 425.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this State of Palestine 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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