Spain Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
Spain's poverty rate was 0.66% in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 17.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Spain's poverty rate stood at 0.66% in 2025, a decline of +0.14pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.66% by 2025. Spain ranked 39th globally.
Spain's poverty rate has demonstrated a mixed trend over the past three decades. The all-time peak of 1.50% in 1996, following a recession that struck the country, highlights the vulnerability of the Spanish economy to external shocks. Conversely, the all-time trough of 0.50% in 1990 indicates the country's potential for robust growth. Since then, Spain's poverty rate has fluctuated, reaching 0.66% in 2025, ranking 39th globally. This current rate is slightly lower than that of Argentina, which ranked 34th globally with a poverty rate of 0.64%, but higher than Costa Rica's 0.53%. Italy, a peer with a similar economic profile, has consistently maintained a higher poverty rate, at 0.72%. The recent stability in Spain's poverty rate suggests a degree of resilience in the face of economic challenges. However, a significant downturn in the global economy or a persistent decline in economic growth could potentially alter this trajectory, leading to an increase in poverty rates in Spain.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.61% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.66% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.66% | −0.14pp | #39 |
| 2023 | 0.80% | +0.00pp | #25 |
| 2022 | 0.80% | +0.10pp | #31 |
| 2021 | 0.70% | −0.40pp | #35 |
| 2020 | 1.10% | +0.20pp | #41 |
| 2019 | 0.90% | −0.10pp | #38 |
| 2018 | 1.00% | +0.20pp | #45 |
| 2017 | 0.80% | −0.50pp | #38 |
| 2016 | 1.30% | +0.20pp | #41 |
| 2015 | 1.10% | +0.20pp | #42 |
| 2014 | 0.90% | −0.40pp | #34 |
| 2013 | 1.30% | +0.30pp | #41 |
| 2012 | 1.00% | −0.30pp | #34 |
| 2011 | 1.30% | +0.60pp | #44 |
| 2010 | 0.70% | −0.20pp | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Spain's poverty rate was 0.66% in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 17.5% decrease from the previous year.
Spain's poverty rate peaked at 1.50% in 1993.
The lowest poverty rate in Spain was 0.50% in 1985.
Spain ranks 39th globally in poverty rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
Spain's poverty rate is projected to reach 0.66% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The poverty rate of Spain in 2025 was 0.66%. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_poverty-rate,
title = {Spain Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}