Bosnia and Herzegovina Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
Bosnia and Herzegovina's poverty rate was 0.20% in 2011, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2010. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2011.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's poverty rate stood at 0.20% in 2011, a rise of +0.00pp from 2007. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 18th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has made significant strides in reducing poverty over the past decade, with the poverty rate declining from 0.60% in 2001 to 0.20% by 2011. This marked improvement places the country among the lowest poverty rates globally, mirroring that of Belgium and the United Kingdom, which also reported poverty rates of 0.20% during the same period. The country's progress is all the more notable given the economic challenges it faced in the aftermath of the Yugoslav Wars. While the data available covers only a four-year period, it suggests a sustained trend of poverty reduction, which is likely to be influenced by the country's continued economic growth and integration into the European market. If Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to implement effective policies aimed at reducing income inequality and promoting economic development, it is likely that the trend of declining poverty rates will persist, potentially leading to further convergence with the economic standards of its European peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0.20% | +0.00pp | #18 |
| 2007 | 0.20% | −0.20pp | #14 |
| 2004 | 0.40% | −0.20pp | #22 |
| 2001 | 0.60% | – | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's poverty rate was 0.20% in 2011. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's poverty rate peaked at 0.60% in 2001.
The lowest poverty rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 0.20% in 2007.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 18th globally in poverty rate as of 2011.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
The poverty rate of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2011 was 0.20%. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_poverty-rate,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}