1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty (%) in Turkey
Turkey: 1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty (%) was 0.2371 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Turkey, 2004–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2022, 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Turkey stood at 0.2371.
That represents a change of down 59.1% on the previous year and up 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Turkey peaked at 3.68 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.1032, in 2018.
Turkey ranks 38th of 62 countries on this measure, 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 Turkey, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3.68 | — |
| 2011 | 0.3441 | -90.7% |
| 2012 | 0.1985 | -42.3% |
| 2013 | 0.574 | +189.1% |
| 2014 | 0.398 | -30.7% |
| 2015 | 0.4303 | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 0.4546 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 0.2515 | -44.7% |
| 2018 | 0.1032 | -59.0% |
| 2019 | 0.5803 | +462.6% |
| 2022 | 0.2371 | -59.1% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 0.2371 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.36, 17% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 0.2371 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.1683, 1.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.68 | 3.68 | 3.68 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.3705 | 0.1032 | 0.5803 | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.2371 | 0.2371 | 0.2371 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Turkey?
- 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Turkey was 0.2371 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 3.68 in 2004.
- What is the lowest 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1032 in 2018.
- How does Turkey rank for 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty?
- Turkey ranks 38th out of 62 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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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