Proportion of population pushed into poverty (based on the societal) in Zambia
Zambia: Proportion of population pushed into poverty (based on the societal) was 0.1% in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population pushed into poverty (based on the societal) in Zambia, 1996–2015
Source: Universal Health Coverage Dataset, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2015, proportion of population pushed into poverty (based on the societal) in Zambia stood at 0.1%. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 88.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population pushed into poverty (based on the societal) in Zambia peaked at 1.1% in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2015.
Zambia ranks 71st of 71 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Proportion of population pushed into poverty (based on the societal) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1.1% | — |
| 2004 | 0.6% | -46.0% |
| 2006 | 0.3% | -44.3% |
| 2010 | 0.1% | -64.7% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | -41.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 68 South Africa 0.3% compare
- 69 Bhutan 0.3% compare
- 70 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 0.3% compare
More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5273 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2981 (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population pushed into poverty (based on the societal) in Zambia?
- Proportion of population pushed into poverty (based on the societal) in Zambia was 0.1% in 2015, according to Universal Health Coverage Dataset, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest proportion of population pushed into poverty (based on the societal) recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.1% in 1996.
- What is the lowest proportion of population pushed into poverty (based on the societal) recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2015.
- How does Zambia rank for proportion of population pushed into poverty (based on the societal)?
- Zambia ranks 71st out of 71 countries with data for 2015.
- Is proportion of population pushed into poverty (based on the societal) rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Universal Health Coverage Dataset, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Proportion of population pushed into poverty (based on the societal poverty line) due to out-of-pocket health expenditure (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Proportion of population living in households with positive discretionary budgets that spend all their discretionary budget on out-of-pocket health expenditure. The household discretionary budget is defined as the total household budget, measured by consumption expenditure or income, minus the societal poverty line (SPL). Using 2017 purchasing power parities (PPPs), the SPL corresponds to whichever is greater: $2.15 (the international poverty line) or $1.15 + 50% of median household consumption expenditure or income, excluding out-of-pocket household expenditure on health. Out-of-pocket health expenditure is defined as any spending incurred by a household when any member uses a health good or service to receive any type of care (preventive, curative, rehabilitative, long-term or palliative care); provided by any type of provider; for any type of disease, illness or health condition; in any type of setting (outpatient, inpatient, at home).