Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Türkiye

Türkiye: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social was 22.3% in 2019. ▼ Falling

Latest (2019)
22.3%
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
33rd
of 40 countries
All-time high
56.1%
in 2011
All-time low
22.3%
in 2019
Years of data
16
2004–2019

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Türkiye, 2004–2019

02040602004201120192004: 29.4 %, preT2005: 35.1 %, preT2006: 23.4 %, preT2007: 51.8 %, preT2008: 48.6 %, preT2009: 43.7 %, preT2010: 49.5 %, preT2011: 56.1 %, preT2012: 37.6 %, preT2013: 34.4 %, preT2014: 37 %, preT2015: 38.9 %, preT2016: 30.7 %, preT2017: 25.6 %, preT2018: 23.7 %, preT2019: 22.3 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Türkiye is 22.3%, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.

That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and down 49.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Türkiye peaked at 56.1% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 22.3%, in 2019.

Türkiye ranks 33rd of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Türkiye, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT) in Türkiye, 2004 to 2019.
Year %, preT Change
2004 29.4%
2005 35.1% +19.5%
2006 23.4% -33.4%
2007 51.8% +121.4%
2008 48.6% -6.2%
2009 43.7% -10.0%
2010 49.5% +13.3%
2011 56.1% +13.4%
2012 37.6% -33.1%
2013 34.4% -8.4%
2014 37.0% +7.4%
2015 38.9% +5.2%
2016 30.7% -21.1%
2017 25.6% -16.5%
2018 23.7% -7.7%
2019 22.3% -5.8%

Türkiye compared with similar countries

  • Türkiye's 22.3% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 58.2%, 38% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Türkiye's 22.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24.7%, 90% of the median. (14 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Türkiye 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
2007 +121.4% 23.4% 51.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 38.7% 23.4% 51.8% 6
2010s 35.6% 22.3% 56.1% 10

Countries ranked near Türkiye

  1. 30 Poland 24.7% compare
  2. 31 Serbia 24.6% compare
  3. 32 Armenia 23.6% compare
  4. 34 Chile 10.8% compare
  5. 35 Republic of Moldova 9.7% compare
  6. 36 Kyrgyzstan 8.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Türkiye?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Türkiye was 22.3% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Türkiye?
The highest recorded value was 56.1% in 2011.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Türkiye?
The lowest recorded value was 22.3% in 2019.
How does Türkiye rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Türkiye ranks 33rd out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social rising or falling in Türkiye?
Over the last ten years it is down 49.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Türkiye 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)