Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Republic of Moldova

Republic of Moldova: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance was 60.5% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
60.5%
Change on year
up 17.0%
World rank
3rd
of 40 countries
All-time high
60.5%
in 2018
All-time low
27.1%
in 2013
Years of data
5
2010–2018

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Republic of Moldova, 2010–2018

02040602010201420182010: 45.2 %, preT2012: 36.9 %, preT2013: 27.1 %, preT2017: 51.7 %, preT2018: 60.5 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Republic of Moldova is 60.5%, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

The figure is up 17.0% on the previous year and up 33.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Republic of Moldova peaked at 60.5% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 27.1%, in 2013.

Republic of Moldova ranks 3rd of 40 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Republic of Moldova, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, preT) in Republic of Moldova, 2010 to 2018.
Year %, preT Change
2010 45.2%
2012 36.9% -18.2%
2013 27.1% -26.7%
2017 51.7% +90.9%
2018 60.5% +17.0%

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Republic of Moldova?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Republic of Moldova was 60.5% in 2018, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 60.5% in 2018.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 27.1% in 2013.
How does Republic of Moldova rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
Republic of Moldova ranks 3rd out of 40 countries with data for 2018.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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