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

Poland
36.8%
in 2019
Romania
31.5%
in 2021
Poland rank
9th
Romania rank
10th

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

  • Poland
  • Romania
0204060200520132021

How they compare

Poland currently reports 36.8% against 31.5% in Romania, a difference of 5.3%.

That makes Poland's figure about 1.2 times Romania's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Poland ahead.

Poland ranks 9th and Romania ranks 10th of 40 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Romania Difference Ahead
2000s 55.2% 35.5% 19.7% Poland
2010s 40.3% 40.9% 0.6% Romania

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, Poland or Romania?
Poland, at 36.8% against 31.5% in Romania as of 2019.
What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance between Poland and Romania?
5.3%, with Poland 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) receiving social assistance?
Poland ranks 9th 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)