Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Poland

Poland: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social was 7.8% in 2019. ▲ Rising

Latest (2019)
7.8%
Change on year
down 58.2%
World rank
31st
of 38 countries
All-time high
20.8%
in 2015
All-time low
7.1%
in 2005
Years of data
12
2005–2019

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Poland, 2005–2019

51015202005201220192005: 7.12006: 9.62007: 9.92008: 11.72009: 12.82010: 16.32011: 18.82012: 17.72015: 20.82016: 20.12017: 18.62019: 7.8

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

Poland recorded 7.8% for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in 2019.

The figure is down 58.2% on the previous year and down 39.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Poland peaked at 20.8% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 7.1%, in 2005.

That places Poland 31st out of 38 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Poland, year by year

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%) -rural in Poland, 2005 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2005 7.1%
2006 9.6% +35.4%
2007 9.9% +3.6%
2008 11.7% +17.9%
2009 12.8% +8.8%
2010 16.3% +28.0%
2011 18.8% +14.8%
2012 17.7% -5.5%
2015 20.8% +17.3%
2016 20.1% -3.1%
2017 18.6% -7.9%
2019 7.8% -58.2%

Poland compared with similar countries

  • Poland's 7.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.4%, 93% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
  • Poland's 7.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 27.1%, 29% of the median. (13 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 10.2% 7.1% 12.8% 5
2010s 17.2% 7.8% 20.8% 7

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 28 Russian Federation 9.5% compare
  2. 29 El Salvador 8.8% compare
  3. 30 Romania 8.4% compare
  4. 32 Panama 6.6% compare
  5. 33 Chile 3.4% compare
  6. 34 South Africa 3.3% compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Poland?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Poland was 7.8% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in Poland?
The highest recorded value was 20.8% in 2015.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 7.1% in 2005.
How does Poland rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social?
Poland ranks 31st out of 38 countries with data for 2019.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is down 39.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Poland data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%) -rural. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%) -rural
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
38 places, 370 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs