Poland vs Romania: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social

Poland
17.3%
in 2019
Romania
11.7%
in 2021
Poland rank
10th
Romania rank
13th

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social over time

  • Poland
  • Romania
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 17.3% against 11.7% in Romania, a difference of 5.6%.

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

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

Poland ranks 10th and Romania ranks 13th of 40 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Romania Difference Ahead
2000s 13.9% 11.8% 2.1% Poland
2010s 18.9% 10.1% 8.8% Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social, Poland or Romania?
Poland, at 17.3% against 11.7% in Romania as of 2019.
What is the difference in population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social between Poland and Romania?
5.6%, 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 the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
Poland ranks 10th and Romania ranks 13th of 40 countries.
Where does this data come from?
ASPIRE, published as Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Insurance (%). 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 the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Insurance (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 395 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

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