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

Russia: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) … Assistance only Social was 40.0% in 2017. ▲ Rising

Latest (2017)
40.0%
Change on year
down 29.6%
World rank
27th
of 39 countries
All-time high
56.8%
in 2016
All-time low
23.3%
in 2014
Years of data
5
2007–2017

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

02040602007201220172007: 30.9 %2014: 23.3 %2015: 30.5 %2016: 56.8 %2017: 40 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

Russia recorded 40.0% for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in 2017.

The figure is down 29.6% on the previous year and up 29.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Russia peaked at 56.8% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 23.3%, in 2014.

Russia ranks 27th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) in Russia, 2007 to 2017.
Year % Change
2007 30.9% —
2014 23.3% -24.5%
2015 30.5% +30.6%
2016 56.8% +86.3%
2017 40.0% -29.6%

Russia compared with similar countries

  • Russia's 40.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 59.6%, 67% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
  • Russia's 40.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 19.3%, 2.1× the median. (13 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 30.9% 30.9% 30.9% 1
2010s 37.6% 23.3% 56.8% 4

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 24 Burkina Faso 46.8% compare
  2. 25 Ecuador 45.7% compare
  3. 26 Malawi 40.3% compare
  4. 28 Dominican Republic 36.3% compare
  5. 29 Armenia 33.4% compare
  6. 30 Turkey 24.6% 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 40.0% 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 56.8% 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 23.3% in 2014.
How does Russia rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Russia ranks 27th out of 39 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 29.3%. 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 (%). 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)