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

Malawi: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social was 40.3% in 2019. ▼ Falling

Latest (2019)
40.3%
Change on year
down 13.4%
World rank
26th
of 39 countries
All-time high
54.1%
in 2004
All-time low
20.2%
in 2010
Years of data
5
2004–2019

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

02040602004201120192004: 54.1 %2010: 20.2 %2013: 43.2 %2016: 46.5 %2019: 40.3 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Malawi is 40.3%, measured in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.4% on the previous year and up 99.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Malawi peaked at 54.1% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 20.2%, in 2010.

That places Malawi 26th out of 39 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) in Malawi, 2004 to 2019.
Year % Change
2004 54.1%
2010 20.2% -62.7%
2013 43.2% +113.9%
2016 46.5% +7.8%
2019 40.3% -13.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 54.1% 54.1% 54.1% 1
2010s 37.5% 20.2% 46.5% 4

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  5. 28 Dominican Republic 36.3% compare
  6. 29 Armenia 33.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Malawi?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Malawi was 40.3% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 54.1% in 2004.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 20.2% in 2010.
How does Malawi rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Malawi ranks 26th out of 39 countries with data for 2019.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is up 99.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Malawi 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 (%). 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 (%)
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 only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)