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 0.2% in 2019. ▼ Falling

Latest (2019)
0.2%
Change on year
up 170.3%
World rank
21st
of 39 countries
All-time high
0.4%
in 2013
All-time low
0.1%
in 2016
Years of data
5
2004–2019

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

0.10.20.30.42004201120192004: 0.249 %2010: 0.173 %2013: 0.438 %2016: 0.088 %2019: 0.239 %

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 0.2%, measured in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 170.3% on the previous year and up 38.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Malawi peaked at 0.4% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2016.

That places Malawi 21st 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 Insurance (%) in Malawi, 2004 to 2019.
Year % Change
2004 0.2%
2010 0.2% -30.7%
2013 0.4% +153.2%
2016 0.1% -79.8%
2019 0.2% +170.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 1
2010s 0.2% 0.1% 0.4% 4

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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 0.2% 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 0.4% in 2013.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2016.
How does Malawi rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Malawi ranks 21st 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 38.0%. 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 Insurance (%). 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 Insurance (%)
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 Insurance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)