Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) in Hungary
Hungary: Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) was 0.7% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) in Hungary, 1987–2017
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
In 2017, poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in Hungary stood at 0.7%.
The figure is down 41.7% on the previous year and up 250.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in Hungary peaked at 1.5% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1987.
Hungary ranks 68th of 121 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.5% | 5 |
| 2000s | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More poverty & inequality data for Hungary
- Poverty headcount ratio at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) 4.9% (2017)
- Poverty headcount ratio at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) 1.8% (2017)
- Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) 0.5% (2017)
- Poverty headcount ratio at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) 0.9% (2017)
- Prosperity gap 1.9 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day (2017)
- Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) 2.0% (2017)
- Poverty headcount ratio at societal poverty line 15.1% (2017)
- Population living in slums 7.2% (2016)
- Income share held by second 20% 13.2% (2017)
- Gini index 30.6 (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in Hungary?
- Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in Hungary was 0.7% in 2017, 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 $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 1.5% in 1991.
- What is the lowest poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1987.
- How does Hungary rank for poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp)?
- Hungary ranks 68th out of 121 countries with data for 2017.
- Is poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 250.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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 $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) is the mean shortfall in income or consumption from the poverty line $4.20 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.