Paraguay - Poverty Rate 2016
4.20%
+0.00pp from 2015
Paraguay's poverty rate was 4.20% in 2016, increased +0.00pp from 4.20% in 2015. This was the 60th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2016▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Belarus | 0.00% | - |
| 2nd | Switzerland | 0.00% | - |
| 3rd | Czechia | 0.00% | - |
| 4th | Germany | 0.00% | - |
| 5th | Finland | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 6th | Iceland | 0.00% | - |
| 7th | Slovenia | 0.00% | - |
| 8th | Belgium | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 9th | Cyprus | 0.10% | - |
| 10th | France | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 11th | Luxembourg | 0.10% | -66.7% |
| 12th | Maldives | 0.10% | -99.2% |
| 13th | Malta | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 14th | Netherlands | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 15th | Thailand | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 16th | Uruguay | 0.10% | -50.0% |
| 17th | United Kingdom | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 18th | Kazakhstan | 0.20% | 100.0% |
| 19th | Korea | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 20th | Moldova | 0.20% | 100.0% |
| 21st | Ukraine | 0.20% | -33.3% |
| 22nd | Denmark | 0.30% | 50.0% |
| 23rd | Ireland | 0.30% | -25.0% |
| 24th | Norway | 0.30% | 50.0% |
| 25th | Poland | 0.40% | -20.0% |
| 26th | Portugal | 0.40% | -42.9% |
| 27th | Russian Federation | 0.40% | 0.0% |
| 28th | Sweden | 0.40% | -33.3% |
| 29th | Australia | 0.50% | 0.0% |
| 30th | Canada | 0.50% | 0.0% |
| 31st | Israel | 0.50% | 0.0% |
| 32nd | Estonia | 0.60% | -14.3% |
| 33rd | Austria | 0.70% | 0.0% |
| 34th | Japan | 0.70% | 75.0% |
| 35th | Croatia | 0.90% | 28.6% |
| 36th | Türkiye | 0.90% | -30.8% |
| 37th | Latvia | 1.00% | 0.0% |
| 38th | Albania | 1.10% | 0.0% |
| 39th | United States | 1.20% | 0.0% |
| 40th | Argentina | 1.30% | 18.2% |
| 41st | Spain | 1.30% | 18.2% |
| 42nd | Greece | 1.40% | -30.0% |
| 43rd | West Bank and Gaza | 1.40% | 250.0% |
| 44th | Lithuania | 1.50% | 50.0% |
| 45th | Slovak Republic | 1.50% | 87.5% |
| 46th | Hungary | 1.60% | 60.0% |
| 47th | Barbados | 1.70% | - |
| 48th | Italy | 1.80% | -14.3% |
| 49th | Mongolia | 1.90% | 137.5% |
| 50th | Kosovo | 2.00% | -16.7% |
| 51st | China | 2.20% | -26.7% |
| 52nd | Costa Rica | 2.40% | 0.0% |
| 53rd | Armenia | 2.50% | -13.8% |
| 54th | Viet Nam | 2.50% | -26.5% |
| 55th | Dominican Republic | 3.00% | -9.1% |
| 56th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 3.00% | 0.0% |
| 57th | Bulgaria | 3.10% | -32.6% |
| 58th | Montenegro | 3.30% | -8.3% |
| 59th | Sri Lanka | 3.80% | -40.6% |
| 60th | Paraguay | 4.20% | 0.0% |
| 61st | Mexico | 4.40% | -38.9% |
| 62nd | Panama | 4.80% | 0.0% |
| 63rd | Ecuador | 5.00% | 4.2% |
| 64th | Romania | 5.20% | -31.6% |
| 65th | North Macedonia | 5.70% | -18.6% |
| 66th | El Salvador | 5.80% | 9.4% |
| 67th | Brazil | 6.50% | 20.4% |
| 68th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 7.20% | 16.1% |
| 69th | Peru | 7.50% | -6.3% |
| 70th | Colombia | 8.00% | -1.2% |
| 71st | Kyrgyz Republic | 8.00% | -27.3% |
| 72nd | Serbia | 8.10% | -3.6% |
| 73rd | Georgia | 10.50% | -0.9% |
| 74th | Indonesia | 18.00% | -16.7% |
| 75th | Bangladesh | 19.50% | -22.3% |
| 76th | Honduras | 19.80% | -0.5% |
| 77th | Liberia | 33.60% | 6.0% |
| 78th | Ghana | 39.00% | -6.7% |
| 79th | Eswatini | 44.50% | -23.5% |
| 80th | Uganda | 60.10% | 6.9% |
| 81st | Rwanda | 63.80% | -2.1% |
| 82nd | Malawi | 71.70% | -1.6% |
| 83rd | South Sudan | 76.50% | 70.4% |
FAQ
What was Paraguay's poverty rate in 2016?▾
Paraguay's poverty rate in 2016 was 4.20%. This ranked 60th globally.
How did Paraguay's poverty rate change in 2016?▾
Paraguay's poverty rate increased by 0.0% in 2016 compared to 2015.
Which country had the highest poverty rate in 2016?▾
South Sudan had the highest poverty rate in 2016 at 76.50%.
What is the poverty rate of Paraguay in 2016?▾
The poverty rate of Paraguay in 2016 was 4.20%. This ranked 60th globally.
How does 2016 compare to 2015 for Paraguay's poverty rate?▾
Paraguay's poverty rate went from 4.20% in 2015 to 4.20% in 2016, a 0.0% increase.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically: 768 occurrences, 546 successful (71%). Outcome 24 months later: 3.2%. View full analysis →
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