Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) in Niger

Niger: Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) was 61.9% in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)
61.9%
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
6th
of 121 countries
All-time high
80.5%
in 1994
All-time low
61.1%
in 2018
Years of data
8
1992–2021

Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) in Niger, 1992–2021

0204060801992200620211992: 77.8 %1994: 80.5 %2005: 76.5 %2007: 74.3 %2011: 66.3 %2014: 63.1 %2018: 61.1 %2021: 61.9 %

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 Niger is 61.9%, measured in 2021.

The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 ppp) in Niger peaked at 80.5% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 61.1%, in 2018.

That places Niger 6th out of 121 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 79.2% 77.8% 80.5% 2
2000s 75.4% 74.3% 76.5% 2
2010s 63.5% 61.1% 66.3% 3
2020s 61.9% 61.9% 61.9% 1

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  4. 7 Uganda 61.6% compare
  5. 8 Tanzania 56.4% compare
  6. 9 Nigeria 53.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 ppp) in Niger?
Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 ppp) in Niger was 61.9% in 2021, 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 Niger?
The highest recorded value was 80.5% in 1994.
What is the lowest poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 ppp) recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 61.1% in 2018.
How does Niger rank for poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 ppp)?
Niger ranks 6th out of 121 countries with data for 2021.
Is poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 ppp) rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Niger 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

Indicator
Poverty gap at $8.30 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 $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.