Benin - Poverty Rate 2011
68.40%
−2.10pp from 2010
Benin's poverty rate was 68.40% in 2011. This was the 81st highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2011▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Switzerland | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 2nd | Cyprus | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 3rd | Germany | 0.00% | - |
| 4th | Denmark | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 5th | Algeria | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 6th | France | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 7th | Slovenia | 0.00% | - |
| 8th | Belarus | 0.10% | -50.0% |
| 9th | Czechia | 0.10% | - |
| 10th | Finland | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 11th | Lebanon | 0.10% | - |
| 12th | Luxembourg | 0.10% | - |
| 13th | Netherlands | 0.10% | - |
| 14th | Norway | 0.10% | -50.0% |
| 15th | Russian Federation | 0.10% | -50.0% |
| 16th | Ukraine | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 17th | Belgium | 0.20% | 100.0% |
| 18th | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 19th | Canada | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 20th | United Kingdom | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 21st | Hungary | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 22nd | Iceland | 0.20% | 100.0% |
| 23rd | Kazakhstan | 0.20% | -60.0% |
| 24th | Malta | 0.20% | -33.3% |
| 25th | Uruguay | 0.20% | -33.3% |
| 26th | Israel | 0.30% | -40.0% |
| 27th | Thailand | 0.30% | -57.1% |
| 28th | Montenegro | 0.40% | - |
| 29th | Malaysia | 0.40% | -73.3% |
| 30th | West Bank and Gaza | 0.40% | -33.3% |
| 31st | Austria | 0.50% | 0.0% |
| 32nd | Japan | 0.50% | -28.6% |
| 33rd | Moldova | 0.50% | -37.5% |
| 34th | Poland | 0.60% | 0.0% |
| 35th | Portugal | 0.60% | 200.0% |
| 36th | Slovak Republic | 0.60% | 0.0% |
| 37th | Ireland | 0.70% | 0.0% |
| 38th | Sweden | 0.70% | 16.7% |
| 39th | Lithuania | 0.90% | -55.0% |
| 40th | Croatia | 1.00% | -28.6% |
| 41st | United States | 1.00% | -16.7% |
| 42nd | Argentina | 1.20% | -20.0% |
| 43rd | Estonia | 1.20% | 20.0% |
| 44th | Spain | 1.30% | 85.7% |
| 45th | Italy | 1.30% | -7.1% |
| 46th | Greece | 1.50% | 36.4% |
| 47th | Chile | 1.70% | -34.6% |
| 48th | Latvia | 1.70% | -34.6% |
| 49th | Türkiye | 2.00% | -28.6% |
| 50th | Mongolia | 2.20% | -37.1% |
| 51st | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 2.30% | -53.1% |
| 52nd | Costa Rica | 2.70% | 22.7% |
| 53rd | Armenia | 3.10% | 6.9% |
| 54th | Bulgaria | 3.40% | 25.9% |
| 55th | Dominican Republic | 5.30% | -3.6% |
| 56th | Panama | 6.10% | -20.8% |
| 57th | Ecuador | 6.40% | -17.9% |
| 58th | Kosovo | 6.60% | -37.7% |
| 59th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 6.90% | -31.0% |
| 60th | Brazil | 7.10% | -15.5% |
| 61st | Romania | 7.10% | 12.7% |
| 62nd | Paraguay | 8.90% | -5.3% |
| 63rd | Kyrgyz Republic | 9.30% | -26.2% |
| 64th | El Salvador | 10.10% | -11.4% |
| 65th | Peru | 10.30% | -8.0% |
| 66th | North Macedonia | 10.90% | -14.8% |
| 67th | Colombia | 11.20% | -14.5% |
| 68th | China | 15.70% | -23.8% |
| 69th | Honduras | 20.10% | 2.6% |
| 70th | Georgia | 21.60% | -8.5% |
| 71st | Pakistan | 25.90% | -3.0% |
| 72nd | India | 27.10% | -21.7% |
| 73rd | Indonesia | 31.20% | -8.5% |
| 74th | Zimbabwe | 35.70% | - |
| 75th | Congo, Republic of | 39.20% | -28.1% |
| 76th | Chad | 45.20% | -32.2% |
| 77th | Tanzania | 51.50% | -16.8% |
| 78th | Senegal | 53.30% | -0.6% |
| 79th | Sierra Leone | 53.70% | -25.8% |
| 80th | Togo | 65.20% | -3.0% |
| 81st | Benin | 68.40% | -3.0% |
| 82nd | Niger | 68.80% | -17.0% |
FAQ
What was Benin's poverty rate in 2011?▾
Benin's poverty rate in 2011 was 68.40%. This ranked 81st globally.
How did Benin's poverty rate change in 2011?▾
Benin's poverty rate decreased by 3.0% in 2011 compared to 2010.
Which country had the highest poverty rate in 2011?▾
Niger had the highest poverty rate in 2011 at 68.80%.
What is the poverty rate of Benin in 2011?▾
The poverty rate of Benin in 2011 was 68.40%. This ranked 81st globally.
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