China—Poverty Headcount, National (%)
Category: Poverty & InequalitySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #104 of 104Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.0%
2020
YoY Change
-100.0%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#104
of 104 countries
Maximum
49.8%
2000
Minimum
0.0%
2020
Last
0.0%
Previous
0.6%
Highest
49.8%
Lowest
0.0%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
China's poverty headcount, national (%) was 0.0% in 2020, ranking #104 out of 104 countries. This represents a -100.0% change from 2019. Over the past 13 years, the highest recorded value was 49.8% (2000) and the lowest was 0.0% (2020). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0.6% | -64.7% |
| 2018 | 1.7% | -45.2% |
| 2017 | 3.1% | -31.1% |
| 2016 | 4.5% | -21.1% |
| 2015 | 5.7% | -20.8% |
| 2014 | 7.2% | -15.3% |
| 2013 | 8.5% | -16.7% |
| 2012 | 10.2% | -19.7% |
| 2011 | 12.7% | -26.2% |
| 2010 | 17.2% | -43.0% |
| 2005 | 30.2% | -39.4% |
| 2000 | 49.8% |
Top Countries — Poverty Headcount, National (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madagascar | 75.2% | 2021 |
| 2 | Central African Republic | 68.8% | 2021 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 65.0% | 2022 |
| 4 | Honduras | 62.9% | 2024 |
| 5 | Zambia | 60.0% | 2022 |
| 6 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 56.2% | 2020 |
| 7 | Nigeria | 56.2% | 2023 |
| 8 | Guatemala | 56.0% | 2023 |
| 9 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 55.4% | 2022 |
| 10 | Gambia, The | 53.4% | 2020 |