Poverty & Inequality in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
9 indicators covering poverty & inequality for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty headcount ratio at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) | 14.4% | 2024 | up 25.2% | 4th |
| Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) | 4.1% | 2024 | up 64.0% | 5th |
| Poverty headcount ratio at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) | 26.9% | 2024 | up 5.9% | 5th |
| Poverty headcount ratio at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) | 59.0% | 2024 | down 1.7% | 6th |
| Prosperity gap | 5.4 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day | 2024 | up 8.0% | 5th |
| Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) | 8.8% | 2024 | up 23.9% | 4th |
| Poverty headcount ratio at societal poverty line | 27.0% | 2024 | up 8.9% | 4th |
| Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) | 26.4% | 2024 | up 3.1% | 6th |
| Population living in slums | 31.9% | 2022 | down 16.6% | 15th |