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. Measured in %.
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 58th of 132 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 | % | 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 58th out of 132 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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