Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) in Iran
Iran: Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) was 1.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) in Iran, 1986–2023
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
Iran recorded 1.7% for poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in 2023.
That represents a change of down 10.5% on the previous year and up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in Iran peaked at 13.0% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 1.3%, in 2012.
That places Iran 51st out of 121 countries with data for 2023, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.0% | 13.0% | 13.0% | 1 |
| 1990s | 10.3% | 8.8% | 12.9% | 3 |
| 2000s | 2.9% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 9 |
| 2020s | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More poverty & inequality data for Iran
- Poverty headcount ratio at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) 36.0% (2023)
- Poverty headcount ratio at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) 7.5% (2023)
- Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) 0.5% (2023)
- Poverty headcount ratio at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) 2.5% (2023)
- Prosperity gap 3.3 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day (2023)
- Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) 11.3% (2023)
- Poverty headcount ratio at societal poverty line 21.8% (2023)
- Population living in slums 44.7% (2022)
- Income share held by second 20% 11.7% (2023)
- Gini index 35.9 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in Iran?
- Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in Iran was 1.7% in 2023, 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 13.0% in 1986.
- What is the lowest poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.3% in 2012.
- How does Iran rank for poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp)?
- Iran ranks 51st out of 121 countries with data for 2023.
- Is poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.