Poland vs Ukraine: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance

Poland
32.6%
in 2019
Ukraine
26.6%
in 2020
Poland rank
4th
Ukraine rank
7th

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

  • Poland
  • Ukraine
0204060200520122020

How they compare

Poland currently reports 32.6% against 26.6% in Ukraine, a difference of 6.0%.

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

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Poland ahead.

Poland ranks 4th and Ukraine ranks 7th of 40 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Ukraine Difference Ahead
2000s 47.2% 33.3% 13.9% Poland
2010s 24.9% 30.9% 5.9% Ukraine

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance, Poland or Ukraine?
Poland, at 32.6% against 26.6% in Ukraine as of 2019.
What is the difference in population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance between Poland and Ukraine?
6.0%, with Poland 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 the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
Poland ranks 4th and Ukraine ranks 7th of 40 countries.
Where does this data come from?
ASPIRE, published as Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%). 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) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%)
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 receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)