Switzerland—Poverty Headcount, National (%)
Category: Poverty & InequalitySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #71 of 104Updated April 2026
Latest Value
15.8%
2021
YoY Change
+7.5%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#71
of 104 countries
Maximum
16.0%
2018
Minimum
13.8%
2013
CAGR
+0.3%
16 years
Last
15.8%
Previous
14.7%
Highest
16.0%
Lowest
13.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Switzerland's poverty headcount, national (%) was 15.8% in 2021, ranking #71 out of 104 countries. This represents a +7.5% change from 2020. Over the past 16 years, the highest recorded value was 16.0% (2018) and the lowest was 13.8% (2013). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15.8% | +7.5% |
| 2020 | 14.7% | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 15.5% | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 16.0% | +9.6% |
| 2017 | 14.6% | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 15.5% | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 14.7% | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 15.6% | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 13.8% | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 14.5% | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 15.9% | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 15.0% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 15.0% | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 15.6% | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 15.7% | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 15.0% |
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 |