Prosperity gap in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Prosperity gap was 3 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day in 2005. ▼ Falling
Prosperity gap in Azerbaijan, 1995–2005
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 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day.
Analysis
In 2005, prosperity gap in Azerbaijan stood at 3 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 11.8% on the previous year and down 57.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prosperity gap in Azerbaijan peaked at 7.1 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day in 1995 and was at its lowest, 3 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day, in 2005.
That places Azerbaijan 51st out of 121 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.1 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day | 7.1 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day | 7.1 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day | 1 |
| 2000s | 3.8 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day | 3 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day | 5.5 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day | 5 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
- 49 Iran 3.3 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day compare
- 50 Ecuador 3.1 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day compare
- 52 North Macedonia 2.9 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day compare
- 52 Palestine 2.9 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day compare
- 54 Montenegro 2.8 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day compare
More poverty & inequality data for Azerbaijan
- Poverty headcount ratio at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) 35.9% (2005)
- Poverty headcount ratio at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) 0.3% (2005)
- Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) 0.0% (2005)
- Poverty headcount ratio at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) 0.0% (2005)
- Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) 6.5% (2005)
- Poverty headcount ratio at societal poverty line 8.1% (2005)
- Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) 0.0% (2005)
- Population living in slums 26.9% (2012)
- Income share held by second 20% 13.9% (2005)
- Gini index 26.6 (2005)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prosperity gap in Azerbaijan?
- Prosperity gap in Azerbaijan was 3 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day in 2005, 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 prosperity gap recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 7.1 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day in 1995.
- What is the lowest prosperity gap recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day in 2005.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for prosperity gap?
- Azerbaijan ranks 51st out of 121 countries with data for 2005.
- Is prosperity gap rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Azerbaijan 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 Prosperity gap (average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28 per day (adjusted for differences in purchasing power parity across countries). It is measured as the average factor by which incomes fall short of $28.