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

Brazil: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social was 29.1% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
29.1%
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
18th
of 39 countries
All-time high
70.2%
in 2009
All-time low
21.5%
in 2015
Years of data
12
2006–2022

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Brazil, 2006–2022

2030405060702006201420222006: 29 %2009: 70.2 %2011: 67.2 %2012: 68.4 %2015: 21.5 %2016: 25.1 %2017: 25.6 %2018: 24.2 %2019: 24.3 %2020: 23.3 %2021: 30.5 %2022: 29.1 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

Brazil recorded 29.1% for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in 2022.

That represents a change of down 4.4% on the previous year and down 57.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Brazil peaked at 70.2% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 21.5%, in 2015.

That places Brazil 18th out of 39 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 Brazil, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%) in Brazil, 2006 to 2022.
Year % Change
2006 29.0%
2009 70.2% +141.8%
2011 67.2% -4.2%
2012 68.4% +1.7%
2015 21.5% -68.6%
2016 25.1% +16.8%
2017 25.6% +2.0%
2018 24.2% -5.6%
2019 24.3% +0.6%
2020 23.3% -4.3%
2021 30.5% +31.0%
2022 29.1% -4.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 49.6% 29.0% 70.2% 2
2010s 36.6% 21.5% 68.4% 7
2020s 27.6% 23.3% 30.5% 3

Countries ranked near Brazil

  1. 15 Mexico 41.3% compare
  2. 16 Sri Lanka 39.1% compare
  3. 17 Belarus 35.0% compare
  4. 19 Paraguay 29.0% compare
  5. 20 Argentina 28.7% compare
  6. 21 Kosovo 27.7% compare
  7. 21 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 27.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Brazil?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Brazil was 29.1% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 70.2% in 2009.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 21.5% in 2015.
How does Brazil rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social?
Brazil ranks 18th out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Brazil data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%). 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 (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 378 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs