1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Argentina

Argentina: 1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty was 2.15 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
2.15
Change on year
up 40.1%
World rank
18th
of 62 countries
All-time high
9.37
in 2003
All-time low
0.5769
in 2017
Years of data
17
2003–2020

1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Argentina, 2003–2020

02468102003201120202003: 9.42004: 7.52005: 5.42006: 4.32007: 3.52008: 3.22009: 2.82010: 1.22011: 1.12012: 1.22013: 12014: 0.9632016: 1.32017: 0.5772018: 1.62019: 1.52020: 2.2

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2020, 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Argentina stood at 2.15.

That represents a change of up 40.1% on the previous year and up 73.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Argentina peaked at 9.37 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.5769, in 2017.

That places Argentina 18th out of 62 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Argentina, year by year

Annual values for 1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty (%) in Argentina, 2003 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2003 9.37
2004 7.45 -20.4%
2005 5.37 -28.0%
2006 4.34 -19.1%
2007 3.46 -20.4%
2008 3.22 -6.8%
2009 2.79 -13.4%
2010 1.24 -55.5%
2011 1.15 -7.5%
2012 1.25 +8.6%
2013 1.04 -16.7%
2014 0.9625 -7.4%
2016 1.29 +34.3%
2017 0.5769 -55.4%
2018 1.56 +170.9%
2019 1.54 -1.6%
2020 2.15 +40.1%

Argentina compared with similar countries

  • Argentina's 2.15 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.36, 1.6× the median. (24 countries reporting)
  • Argentina's 2.15 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.08, 70% of the median. (12 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where 1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Argentina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2018 +170.9% 0.5769 1.56

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.14 2.79 9.37 7
2010s 1.18 0.5769 1.56 9
2020s 2.15 2.15 2.15 1

Countries ranked near Argentina

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  5. 20 El Salvador 1.89 compare
  6. 21 Italy 1.74 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Argentina?
1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Argentina was 2.15 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 9.37 in 2003.
What is the lowest 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 0.5769 in 2017.
How does Argentina rank for 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty?
Argentina ranks 18th out of 62 countries with data for 2020.
Is 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is up 73.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
62 places, 865 data points, 1993–2022
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