Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Ecuador

Ecuador: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social was 34.7% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
34.7%
Change on year
up 152.1%
World rank
9th
of 40 countries
All-time high
36.2%
in 2019
All-time low
4.1%
in 2014
Years of data
13
2008–2022

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Ecuador, 2008–2022

0102030402008201520222008: 11.3 %, preT2010: 8.4 %, preT2011: 25.3 %, preT2012: 6.6 %, preT2014: 4.1 %, preT2015: 6.1 %, preT2016: 8 %, preT2017: 7 %, preT2018: 32.8 %, preT2019: 36.2 %, preT2020: 31.2 %, preT2021: 13.8 %, preT2022: 34.7 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

In 2022, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Ecuador stood at 34.7%.

That represents a change of up 152.1% on the previous year and up 423.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Ecuador peaked at 36.2% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4.1%, in 2014.

That places Ecuador 9th out of 40 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Ecuador, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT) in Ecuador, 2008 to 2022.
Year %, preT Change
2008 11.3%
2010 8.4% -26.1%
2011 25.3% +202.9%
2012 6.6% -73.8%
2014 4.1% -37.9%
2015 6.1% +47.0%
2016 8.0% +33.0%
2017 7.0% -12.7%
2018 32.8% +366.9%
2019 36.2% +10.2%
2020 31.2% -13.7%
2021 13.8% -55.9%
2022 34.7% +152.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 11.3% 11.3% 11.3% 1
2010s 14.9% 4.1% 36.2% 9
2020s 26.6% 13.8% 34.7% 3

Countries ranked near Ecuador

  1. 6 Colombia 47.6% compare
  2. 7 Honduras 46.3% compare
  3. 8 Dominican Republic 37.4% compare
  4. 10 Paraguay 18.6% compare
  5. 11 Mexico 17.6% compare
  6. 12 Sri Lanka 14.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Ecuador?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Ecuador was 34.7% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Ecuador?
The highest recorded value was 36.2% in 2019.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Ecuador?
The lowest recorded value was 4.1% in 2014.
How does Ecuador rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social?
Ecuador ranks 9th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social rising or falling in Ecuador?
Over the last ten years it is up 423.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ecuador data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT)
Unit
%, preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 394 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs