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West Bank and Gaza: Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population)

In , West Bank and Gaza's Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population) was 32.80.

That's up 12.3% from 2016, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 24.34 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SI.POV.NAHC) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2010–2023)

West Bank and Gaza Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population) trend

Highlights

Peak
32.80
Trough
25.70

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population)
32.8000
29.2000
25.8000
25.7000

About Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population)

National poverty headcount ratio is the percentage of the population living below the national poverty line(s). National estimates are based on population-weighted subgroup estimates from household surveys. For economies for which the data are from EU-SILC, the reported year is the income reference year, which is the year before the survey year.

Indicator code: SI.POV.NAHCCategory: Poverty & Inequality

Frequently asked questions

What was West Bank and Gaza's Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population) in 2023?
In 2023, West Bank and Gaza's Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population) was 32.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is West Bank and Gaza's Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population) rising or falling?
West Bank and Gaza's Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population) rose 12.3% from 2016 to 2023.
How does West Bank and Gaza's Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population) in 2023 was 24.34, so West Bank and Gaza is above the world average.
What is Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population) and how is it measured?
National poverty headcount ratio is the percentage of the population living below the national poverty line(s). National estimates are based on population-weighted subgroup estimates from household surveys. For economies for which the data are from EU-SILC, the reported year is the income reference year, which is the year before the survey year.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SI.POV.NAHC), CC BY 4.0.