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

Uruguay: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social was 3.4% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
3.4%
World rank
25th
of 40 countries
All-time high
13.3%
in 2009
All-time low
0.0%
in 2021
Years of data
13
2008–2022

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

0510152008201520222008: 4.1 %, preT2009: 13.3 %, preT2010: 8.4 %, preT2011: 5.8 %, preT2012: 1.3 %, preT2015: 1.4 %, preT2016: 5.8 %, preT2017: 0.157 %, preT2018: 1.2 %, preT2019: 0.149 %, preT2020: 0.959 %, preT2021: 0 %, preT2022: 3.4 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

In 2022, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Uruguay stood at 3.4%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 167.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Uruguay peaked at 13.3% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2021.

That places Uruguay 25th out of 40 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 receiving Social in Uruguay, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT) in Uruguay, 2008 to 2022.
Year %, preT Change
2008 4.1%
2009 13.3% +222.4%
2010 8.4% -36.7%
2011 5.8% -30.6%
2012 1.3% -78.3%
2015 1.4% +9.0%
2016 5.8% +322.4%
2017 0.2% -97.3%
2018 1.2% +637.9%
2019 0.1% -87.1%
2020 1.0% +541.8%
2021 0.0% -100.0%
2022 3.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.7% 4.1% 13.3% 2
2010s 3.0% 0.1% 8.4% 8
2020s 1.4% 0.0% 3.4% 3

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 22 Kosovo 4.4% compare
  2. 22 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 4.4% compare
  3. 24 Russian Federation 3.9% compare
  4. 26 Panama 3.0% compare
  5. 27 Peru 2.8% compare
  6. 28 Armenia 1.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Uruguay?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Uruguay was 3.4% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 13.3% in 2009.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2021.
How does Uruguay rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social?
Uruguay ranks 25th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 167.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay 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
Last refreshed

Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs