Multidimensional poverty fell in Colombia in 2025, but grew in Bolívar
The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) in Bolívar in 2025 stood at 17%, almost 8 percentage points above the national average for that period, which was 9.9%, according to figures released this Tuesday by Dane.
TL;DR
- Bolívar's MPI in 2025 was 17%, significantly exceeding the national average of 9.9%.
- Multidimensional poverty in Bolívar increased by 1.4 percentage points compared to 2024.
- MPI in rural dispersed areas of Bolívar was 25.7%, compared to 13.8% in municipal heads.
- Poverty among female-headed households in Bolívar was 19.1%, a 4-point gap compared to male-headed households (15.1%).
- Major deprivations in Bolívar include informal work (83.4%), low educational achievement (39.0%), and inadequate excreta disposal (31.5%).
- The Caribbean region's MPI was 17.9%, the second highest in the country, though it decreased slightly from 2024.