Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) in Argentina

Argentina: Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) was 0.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.3%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
68th
of 121 countries
All-time high
6.9%
in 2002
All-time low
0.0%
in 1980
Years of data
36
1980–2024

Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) in Argentina, 1980–2024

02461980200220241980: 0 %1986: 1 %1987: 0.9 %1991: 0.7 %1992: 1.3 %1993: 1.4 %1994: 1.5 %1995: 2.5 %1996: 3 %1997: 2.5 %1998: 2.6 %1999: 2.8 %2000: 3.3 %2001: 5.4 %2002: 6.9 %2003: 3 %2004: 2.1 %2005: 1.5 %2006: 1.2 %2007: 1 %2008: 0.9 %2009: 0.8 %2010: 0.5 %2011: 0.4 %2012: 0.4 %2013: 0.4 %2014: 0.4 %2016: 0.4 %2017: 0.4 %2018: 0.6 %2019: 0.6 %2020: 0.7 %2021: 0.6 %2022: 0.4 %2023: 0.3 %2024: 0.3 %

Source: World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ. Measured in %.

Analysis

Argentina recorded 0.3% for poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) in 2024.

That represents a change of down 25.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) in Argentina peaked at 6.9% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1980.

That places Argentina 68th out of 121 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0.6% 0.0% 1.0% 3
1990s 2.0% 0.7% 3.0% 9
2000s 2.6% 0.8% 6.9% 10
2010s 0.5% 0.4% 0.6% 9
2020s 0.5% 0.3% 0.7% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) in Argentina?
Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) in Argentina was 0.3% in 2024, according to World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ.
What is the highest poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 6.9% in 2002.
What is the lowest poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1980.
How does Argentina rank for poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp)?
Argentina ranks 68th out of 121 countries with data for 2024.
Is poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 ppp) rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ, published as part of Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) (%)
Unit
%
Source
World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
136 places, 2,855 data points, 1963–2025
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Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) is the mean shortfall in income or consumption from the poverty line $3.00 a day (counting the nonpoor as having zero shortfall), expressed as a percentage of the poverty line. This measure reflects the depth of poverty as well as its incidence.