Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) in Moldova

Moldova: Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) was 0.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.1%
World rank
98th
of 121 countries
All-time high
26.3%
in 1999
All-time low
0.0%
in 2018
Years of data
27
1997–2023

Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) in Moldova, 1997–2023

01020301997201020231997: 12.1 %1998: 19.6 %1999: 26.3 %2000: 24.5 %2001: 19.4 %2002: 11.9 %2003: 6.5 %2004: 7.3 %2005: 10.3 %2006: 2.3 %2007: 1.2 %2008: 1.4 %2009: 1.1 %2010: 0.7 %2011: 0.5 %2012: 0.4 %2013: 0.2 %2014: 0.1 %2015: 0.1 %2016: 0.2 %2017: 0.1 %2018: 0 %2019: 0.1 %2020: 0 %2021: 0.1 %2022: 0 %2023: 0.1 %

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 2023, poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in Moldova stood at 0.1%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in Moldova peaked at 26.3% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2018.

That places Moldova 98th out of 121 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 19.3% 12.1% 26.3% 3
2000s 8.6% 1.1% 24.5% 10
2010s 0.2% 0.0% 0.7% 10
2020s 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in Moldova?
Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) in Moldova was 0.1% 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 Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 26.3% in 1999.
What is the lowest poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) recorded in Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2018.
How does Moldova rank for poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp)?
Moldova ranks 98th out of 121 countries with data for 2023.
Is poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 ppp) rising or falling in Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Moldova 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

Indicator
Poverty gap at $4.20 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, 2,843 data points, 1963–2025
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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.