1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Türkiye

Türkiye: 1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty was 0.2371 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
0.2371
Change on year
down 59.1%
World rank
38th
of 62 countries
All-time high
3.68
in 2004
All-time low
0.1032
in 2018
Years of data
11
2004–2022

1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Türkiye, 2004–2022

012342004201320222004: 3.72011: 0.3442012: 0.1992013: 0.5742014: 0.3982015: 0.432016: 0.4552017: 0.2512018: 0.1032019: 0.582022: 0.237

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2022, 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Türkiye 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 Türkiye peaked at 3.68 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.1032, in 2018.

Türkiye 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 Türkiye, year by year

Annual values for 1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty (%) in Türkiye, 2004 to 2022.
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%

Türkiye compared with similar countries

  • Türkiye's 0.2371 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.36, 17% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
  • Türkiye'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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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 Türkiye

  1. 35 Sweden 0.3865 compare
  2. 36 Norway 0.3442 compare
  3. 37 Portugal 0.3136 compare
  4. 39 Ireland 0.2231 compare
  5. 40 Netherlands 0.1788 compare
  6. 41 Slovakia 0.1683 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Türkiye?
1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Türkiye was 0.2371 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty recorded in Türkiye?
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 Türkiye?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1032 in 2018.
How does Türkiye rank for 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty?
Türkiye 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 Türkiye?
Over the last ten years it is up 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Türkiye 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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