South Korea Poverty Headcount Ratio ($2.15/day) (2021)
South Korea's Poverty Headcount Ratio ($2.15/day): 0.1 % of population in 2021, +0pp YoY. World Bank (SI.POV.DDAY), 1990–2021.
South Korea (2021)
0.1
% of population
+0pp YoY
YoY Change
+0pp
percentage points
Trend
neutral
Series length
11
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.1 | +0pp |
| 2020 | 0.1 | -0.1pp |
| 2019 | 0.2 | +0pp |
| 2018 | 0.2 | +0pp |
| 2017 | 0.2 | +0pp |
| 2016 | 0.2 | -0.1pp |
| 2014 | 0.3 | -0.2pp |
| 2012 | 0.5 | +0pp |
| 2010 | 0.5 | +0pp |
| 2008 | 0.5 | +0pp |
| 2006 | 0.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Korea recorded 0.1 % of population in 2021. The most recent year-on-year change was +0pp. The historical series (1990–2021) shows a peak of 0.5 in 2006 and a trough of 0.1 in 2021.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks south korea poverty headcount ratio ($2.15/day) in South Korea, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2021 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2021. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Updated annual.
The series peaked at 0.5 % of population in 2006 and reached its lowest recorded value of 0.1 in 2021. The latest reading of 0.1 in 2021 represents a year-on-year change of +0pp.