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 23.3% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
23.3%
World rank
24th
of 39 countries
All-time high
26.3%
in 2016
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

01020302008201520222008: 17.9 %2009: 16.8 %2010: 10.6 %2011: 8 %2012: 2.5 %2015: 4.8 %2016: 26.3 %2017: 3.9 %2018: 17.4 %2019: 3.2 %2020: 7.2 %2021: 0 %2022: 23.3 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2022, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Uruguay stood at 23.3%.

The figure is up 818.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Uruguay peaked at 26.3% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2021.

Uruguay ranks 24th of 39 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 receiving Social in Uruguay, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%) in Uruguay, 2008 to 2022.
Year % Change
2008 17.9%
2009 16.8% -6.1%
2010 10.6% -37.1%
2011 8.0% -24.3%
2012 2.5% -68.3%
2015 4.8% +88.0%
2016 26.3% +451.0%
2017 3.9% -85.2%
2018 17.4% +345.6%
2019 3.2% -81.8%
2020 7.2% +129.0%
2021 0.0% -100.0%
2022 23.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17.4% 16.8% 17.9% 2
2010s 9.6% 2.5% 26.3% 8
2020s 10.2% 0.0% 23.3% 3

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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 23.3% 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 26.3% in 2016.
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 24th out of 39 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 818.2%. 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 (%). 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