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

Poland
36.8%
in 2019
Uruguay
20.5%
in 2022
Poland rank
9th
Uruguay rank
12th

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

  • Poland
  • Uruguay
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 36.8% against 20.5% in Uruguay, a difference of 16.3%.

That makes Poland's figure about 1.8 times Uruguay's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Poland ahead.

Poland ranks 9th and Uruguay ranks 12th of 40 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Uruguay Difference Ahead
2000s 54.7% 19.0% 35.8% Poland
2010s 40.4% 28.1% 12.3% Poland

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 Uruguay?
Poland, at 36.8% against 20.5% in Uruguay as of 2019.
What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance between Poland and Uruguay?
16.3%, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Uruguay?
9 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2019.
How do Poland and Uruguay rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
Poland ranks 9th and Uruguay ranks 12th 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)