Armenia vs Romania: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance

Armenia
53.0%
in 2022
Romania
31.5%
in 2021
Armenia rank
7th
Romania rank
10th

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

  • Armenia
  • Romania
0204060200820152022

How they compare

Armenia currently reports 53.0% against 31.5% in Romania, a difference of 21.5%.

That makes Armenia's figure about 1.7 times Romania's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Armenia ahead.

Armenia ranks 7th and Romania ranks 10th of 40 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Armenia averaged higher in 2 and Romania in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Armenia Romania Difference Ahead
2000s 41.8% 35.5% 6.3% Armenia
2010s 40.5% 40.9% 0.4% Romania
2020s 52.7% 31.2% 21.5% Armenia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance, Armenia or Romania?
Armenia, at 53.0% against 31.5% in Romania as of 2022.
What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance between Armenia and Romania?
21.5%, with Armenia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Armenia and Romania?
7 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2021.
How do Armenia and Romania rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
Armenia ranks 7th and Romania ranks 10th of 40 countries.
Where does this data come from?
ASPIRE, published as Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, 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) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, 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 receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)