Poland vs Romania: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social

Poland
24.7%
in 2019
Romania
33.1%
in 2021
Poland rank
30th
Romania rank
27th

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social over time

  • Poland
  • Romania
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How they compare

Romania currently reports 33.1% against 24.7% in Poland, a difference of 8.4%.

That makes Romania's figure about 1.3 times Poland's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Romania has been ahead every year.

Poland ranks 30th and Romania ranks 27th of 40 countries.

Romania has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Romania Difference Ahead
2000s 12.2% 29.9% 17.7% Romania
2010s 22.2% 28.1% 5.9% Romania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social, Poland or Romania?
Romania, at 33.1% against 24.7% in Poland as of 2021.
What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social between Poland and Romania?
8.4%, with Romania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Romania?
5 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2019.
How do Poland and Romania rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Poland ranks 30th and Romania ranks 27th of 40 countries.
Where does this data come from?
ASPIRE, published as Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT)
Unit
%, preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 394 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)