Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only … Assistance only preT in Russia

Russia: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only … Assistance only preT was 36.0% in 2017. ▲ Rising

Latest (2017)
36.0%
Change on year
down 18.0%
World rank
26th
of 40 countries
All-time high
43.9%
in 2016
All-time low
30.9%
in 2007
Years of data
5
2007–2017

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Russia, 2007–2017

0102030402007201220172007: 30.9 %, preT2014: 33.7 %, preT2015: 40 %, preT2016: 43.9 %, preT2017: 36 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

Russia recorded 36.0% for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in 2017.

That represents a change of down 18.0% on the previous year and up 16.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Russia peaked at 43.9% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 30.9%, in 2007.

That places Russia 26th out of 40 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only … Assistance only preT in Russia, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT) in Russia, 2007 to 2017.
Year %, preT Change
2007 30.9% —
2014 33.7% +8.8%
2015 40.0% +18.9%
2016 43.9% +9.6%
2017 36.0% -18.0%

Russia compared with similar countries

  • Russia's 36.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 36.0%, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
  • Russia's 36.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24.7%, 1.5× the median. (14 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 30.9% 30.9% 30.9% 1
2010s 38.4% 33.7% 43.9% 4

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 23 Malawi 40.5% compare
  2. 24 Mongolia 40.1% compare
  3. 25 Belarus 36.1% compare
  4. 27 Romania 33.1% compare
  5. 28 Kazakhstan 31.0% compare
  6. 29 Pakistan 24.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Russia?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Russia was 36.0% in 2017, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 43.9% in 2016.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 30.9% in 2007.
How does Russia rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Russia ranks 26th out of 40 countries with data for 2017.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Russia data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, 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 only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)