Malawi vs Niger: Poverty: Share of population living on less than $10 a day

Malawi
98.3%
in 2019
Niger
97.6%
in 2021
Malawi rank
2nd
Niger rank
4th

Poverty: Share of population living on less than $10 a day over time

  • Malawi
  • Niger
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How they compare

Malawi currently reports 98.3% against 97.6% in Niger, a difference of 0.7%.

Malawi ranks 2nd and Niger ranks 4th of 120 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher poverty: share of population living on less than $10 a day, Malawi or Niger?
Malawi, at 98.3% against 97.6% in Niger as of 2019.
What is the difference in poverty: share of population living on less than $10 a day between Malawi and Niger?
0.7%, with Malawi ahead.
How do Malawi and Niger rank globally for poverty: share of population living on less than $10 a day?
Malawi ranks 2nd and Niger ranks 4th of 120 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Poverty: Share of population living on less than $10 a day. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Poverty: Share of population living on less than $10 a day
Unit
%
Source
World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 2,148 data points, 1963–2025
Last refreshed

Percentage of population living in households with an income or consumption below $10 per day.