Poverty & Inequality in Latin America & Caribbean
9 indicators covering poverty & inequality for Latin America & Caribbean.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty headcount ratio at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) | 24.7% | 2024 | down 25.8% | — |
| Poverty headcount ratio at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) | 8.0% | 2024 | down 32.8% | — |
| Poverty headcount ratio at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) | 4.3% | 2024 | down 33.8% | — |
| Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) | 1.5% | 2024 | down 31.8% | — |
| Prosperity gap | 3.1 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day | 2024 | down 18.4% | — |
| Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) | 9.3% | 2024 | down 30.6% | — |
| Poverty headcount ratio at societal poverty line | 25.5% | 2024 | down 7.3% | — |
| Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) | 2.8% | 2024 | down 33.3% | — |
| Population living in slums | 18.9% | 2022 | down 4.0% | — |