Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not … not Protection preT in Turkey

Turkey: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not … not Protection preT was 8.9% in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
8.9%
Change on year
up 1,558.7%
World rank
15th
of 40 countries
All-time high
45.4%
in 2006
All-time low
0.5%
in 2018
Years of data
16
2004–2019

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Turkey, 2004–2019

010203040502004201120192004: 40.8 %, preT2005: 33.4 %, preT2006: 45.4 %, preT2007: 21.8 %, preT2008: 8.8 %, preT2009: 13.6 %, preT2010: 5.6 %, preT2011: 5.9 %, preT2012: 2.7 %, preT2013: 7.5 %, preT2014: 1.2 %, preT2015: 2.4 %, preT2016: 1.1 %, preT2017: 4.4 %, preT2018: 0.537 %, preT2019: 8.9 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Turkey is 8.9%, measured in 2019.

The figure is up 1,558.7% on the previous year and down 34.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Turkey peaked at 45.4% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2018.

Turkey ranks 15th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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 … not Protection preT in Turkey, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT) in Turkey, 2004 to 2019.
Year %, preT Change
2004 40.8% —
2005 33.4% -18.1%
2006 45.4% +35.9%
2007 21.8% -52.0%
2008 8.8% -59.6%
2009 13.6% +54.3%
2010 5.6% -58.6%
2011 5.9% +5.4%
2012 2.7% -55.0%
2013 7.5% +181.1%
2014 1.2% -84.3%
2015 2.4% +105.4%
2016 1.1% -54.2%
2017 4.4% +294.3%
2018 0.5% -87.7%
2019 8.9% +1558.7%

Turkey compared with similar countries

  • Turkey's 8.9% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.3%, 1.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Turkey's 8.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.0%, 8.9× the median. (14 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not … not Protection preT in Turkey changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2019 +1558.7% 0.5% 8.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 27.3% 8.8% 45.4% 6
2010s 4.0% 0.5% 8.9% 10

Countries ranked near Turkey

  1. 12 Sri Lanka 14.7% compare
  2. 13 Indonesia 13.7% compare
  3. 14 Brazil 12.0% compare
  4. 16 Argentina 7.5% compare
  5. 17 El Salvador 5.3% compare
  6. 18 South Africa 5.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Turkey?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Turkey was 8.9% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Turkey?
The highest recorded value was 45.4% in 2006.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Turkey?
The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2018.
How does Turkey rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social?
Turkey ranks 15th out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social rising or falling in Turkey?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Turkey 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