Poverty by region in 2024

The poverty rate shows what share of the population is poor by Armenia's national definition. The chart compares Yerevan, the ten marzes and the country as a whole in 2024, from the highest share to the lowest.

Across the country 21.7% of the population was poor. Shirak had the highest share, 43%, followed by Tavush with 39.9% and Vayots Dzor with 30.3%. The lowest were Syunik with 6.2% and Aragatsotn with 7.6%.

Yerevan, at 16.9%, was below the national average, as were Lori (20.4%) and Ararat (15.7%). Armavir (27%), Gegharkunik (27.6%) and Kotayk (24.8%) were above it.