Italy—Poverty Headcount, National (%)
Category: Poverty & InequalitySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #52 of 104Updated April 2026
Latest Value
20.1%
2021
YoY Change
+0.0%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#52
of 104 countries
Maximum
20.6%
2015
Minimum
18.4%
2008
CAGR
+0.3%
19 years
Last
20.1%
Previous
20.1%
Highest
20.6%
Lowest
18.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Italy's poverty headcount, national (%) was 20.1% in 2021, ranking #52 out of 104 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2020. Over the past 19 years, the highest recorded value was 20.6% (2015) and the lowest was 18.4% (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20.1% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 20.1% | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 20.0% | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 20.1% | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 20.3% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 20.3% | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 20.6% | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 19.9% | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 19.4% | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 19.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 19.5% | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 19.8% | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 18.7% | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 18.4% | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 18.9% | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 19.5% | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 19.3% | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 19.2% | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 18.9% |
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 |