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Extreme Poverty Rate
Percentage of the global population living on less than $2.15 per day (2017 PPP). World Bank international poverty line.
WLDTier 1 Source
Extreme Poverty Rate
Official value (2024): 1,030.00%
-29.5%in time period
Extreme Poverty Rate growth (2014–2024)
-29.5%in time period
Chart data: 2014: 14.6 % of population, 2015: 13.4 % of population, 2016: 12.6 % of population, 2017: 11.9 % of population, 2018: 11.2 % of population, 2020: 11.4 % of population, 2021: 11.2 % of population, 2022: 10.8 % of population, 2023: 10.5 % of population, 2024: 10.3 % of population
Top Countries by Extreme Poverty Rate (2023)
RankCountry% of populationShare
#1
Honduras
15.7
152.43%
#2
Ecuador
7.3
70.87%
#3
Tajikistan
6.1
59.22%
#4
Indonesia
5.4
52.43%
#5
Peru
5.1
49.51%
#6
Georgia
4.2
40.78%
#7
Panama
3.1
30.10%
#8
Uzbekistan
2.7
26.21%
#9
Paraguay
2.1
20.39%
#10
Costa Rica
1.3
12.62%
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Extreme Poverty Rate in 2024?
- As of 2024, Extreme Poverty Rate stands at approximately 10.30% % of population, based on official data from World Bank Open Data. This figure is updated annually and reflects the most recent verified measurement available.
- Which country has the highest Extreme Poverty Rate?
- Honduras leads the global ranking with 15.70% % of population, accounting for 152.4% of the world total. Rankings are published annually by World Bank Open Data.
- Is Extreme Poverty Rate increasing or decreasing?
- Extreme Poverty Rate is currently declining at approximately 1.9% per year. This rate is derived from the most recent multi-year trend reported by World Bank Open Data.
- What does Extreme Poverty Rate measure?
- Percentage of the global population living on less than $2. Data is collected by World Bank Open Data using standardized international methodology across all member countries.
How is this calculated? Read the methodology