Poverty & Inequality in South Asia
8 indicators covering poverty & inequality for South Asia.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty headcount ratio at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) | 3.8% | 2024 | down 81.0% | 9th |
| Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) | 0.5% | 2024 | down 86.1% | 10th |
| Poverty headcount ratio at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) | 18.4% | 2024 | down 62.4% | 8th |
| Poverty headcount ratio at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) | 76.4% | 2024 | down 15.0% | 5th |
| Prosperity gap | 5 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day | 2024 | down 28.6% | 7th |
| Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) | 3.3% | 2024 | down 73.6% | 8th |
| Poverty headcount ratio at societal poverty line | 20.0% | 2024 | down 34.2% | 10th |
| Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) | 27.1% | 2024 | down 37.8% | 5th |