Poverty Rate Analysis

Visualizing progress towards SDG Goal 1.1.1

Goal 1.1.1 Overview

Proportion of the population living below the international poverty line by sex, age, employment status and geographic location (urban/rural)

Data Source

Poverty and Inequality Portal, World Bank

Time Period

2000 - 2018

Geographical Coverage

Mainland (Urban/Rural)

Total Population Poverty Rate Trend

The chart shows the percentage of total population living below the international poverty line from 2000 to 2018.

Urban vs Rural Poverty Rate Comparison

Comparison of poverty rates between urban and rural populations in 2011 and 2018.

Detailed Data

Year Location Value (%)
2000 Total 84.74
2007 Total 52.73
2011 Total 44.70
2012 Total 46.60
2018 Total 44.90
2011 Rural 20.70
2018 Rural 53.70
2011 Urban 54.40
2018 Urban 26.10