Ukraine Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
Ukraine's poverty rate was 0.00% in 2020, ranked 12th globally. This represents a 100.0% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2020.
Overview
Ukraine's poverty rate stood at 0.00% in 2020, a decline of +0.20pp from 2019. Ukraine ranked 12th globally.
Ukraine’s poverty rate fell dramatically from an early‑stage level of 8.10 % in 1992 to a historic low of 0.00 % in 2020, the lowest figure recorded among 24 years of World Bank coverage and ranking twelfth globally in that year. The indicator reached its all‑time peak of 24.80 % in 1999, reflecting the severe economic shock of the post‑Soviet transition, before embarking on a long‑term decline that accelerated after 2008 as fiscal reforms and social assistance programmes expanded. By contrast, peer nations such as Slovenia and the Netherlands also report a 0.00 % poverty rate in 2020, while Belgium and Switzerland stand at 0.10 %, underscoring a regional convergence toward minimal poverty levels. The sustained downward trajectory suggests that continued macro‑stability, targeted social spending, and resilience to external shocks will be crucial to maintain Ukraine’s near‑zero poverty rate and to prevent any reversal of this progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.00% | −0.20pp | #12 |
| 2019 | 0.20% | +0.00pp | #26 |
| 2018 | 0.20% | +0.10pp | #24 |
| 2017 | 0.10% | −0.10pp | #14 |
| 2016 | 0.20% | −0.10pp | #21 |
| 2015 | 0.30% | +0.30pp | #23 |
| 2014 | 0.00% | −0.10pp | #10 |
| 2013 | 0.10% | +0.00pp | #19 |
| 2012 | 0.10% | +0.00pp | #16 |
| 2011 | 0.10% | +0.00pp | #16 |
| 2010 | 0.10% | −0.20pp | #15 |
| 2009 | 0.30% | +0.20pp | #20 |
| 2008 | 0.10% | −0.40pp | #14 |
| 2007 | 0.50% | −0.20pp | #25 |
| 2006 | 0.70% | −0.40pp | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ukraine 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
Ukraine's poverty rate was 0.00% in 2020. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 100.0% decrease from the previous year.
Ukraine's poverty rate peaked at 24.80% in 1999.
The lowest poverty rate in Ukraine was 0.00% in 2014.
Ukraine ranks 12th globally in poverty rate as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
The poverty rate of Ukraine in 2020 was 0.00%. This ranks 12th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ukraine_poverty-rate,
title = {Ukraine Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}