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

Poland
36.8%
in 2019
Ukraine
54.0%
in 2020
Poland rank
9th
Ukraine rank
6th

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

  • Poland
  • Ukraine
020406080200520122020

How they compare

Ukraine currently reports 54.0% against 36.8% in Poland, a difference of 17.2%.

That makes Ukraine's figure about 1.5 times Poland's.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Ukraine has been ahead every year.

Poland ranks 9th and Ukraine ranks 6th of 40 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Ukraine Difference Ahead
2000s 61.4% 67.6% 6.2% Ukraine
2010s 39.7% 61.3% 21.5% Ukraine

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 Ukraine?
Ukraine, at 54.0% against 36.8% in Poland as of 2020.
What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance between Poland and Ukraine?
17.2%, with Ukraine ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Ukraine?
7 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2019.
How do Poland and Ukraine rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
Poland ranks 9th and Ukraine ranks 6th 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)