Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) in Belize
Belize: Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) was 6.0% in 2018. ▼ Falling
Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) in Belize, 1993–2018
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
The most recent figure for poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 ppp) in Belize is 6.0%, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Over the whole period, poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 ppp) in Belize peaked at 36.9% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 6.0%, in 2018.
Belize ranks 60th of 121 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32.7% | 25.2% | 36.9% | 7 |
| 2010s | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Belize
More poverty & inequality data for Belize
- Poverty headcount ratio at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) 19.7% (2018)
- Poverty headcount ratio at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) 4.0% (2018)
- Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) 0.2% (2018)
- Poverty headcount ratio at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) 1.0% (2018)
- Prosperity gap 2.4 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day (2018)
- Poverty headcount ratio at societal poverty line 22.1% (2018)
- Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) 0.8% (2018)
- Population living in slums 15.7% (2022)
- Income share held by second 20% 10.5% (2018)
- Gini index 39.9 (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 ppp) in Belize?
- Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 ppp) in Belize was 6.0% in 2018, 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 $8.30 a day (2021 ppp) recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 36.9% in 1997.
- What is the lowest poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 ppp) recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.0% in 2018.
- How does Belize rank for poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 ppp)?
- Belize ranks 60th out of 121 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this Belize 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 $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) is the mean shortfall in income or consumption from the poverty line $8.30 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.