Lowest Poverty in Armenia

Top 81 cities ranked by lowest poverty

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All Countries · Armenia

Lowest Poverty — Armenia

1 Spitak 06 1.9%

2 Masis 02 1.9%

3 Ijevan 09 1.9%

4 Sevan 04 1.9%

5 Gavar 04 1.9%

6 Artik 07 1.9%

7 Ashtarak 01 1.9%

8 Goris 08 1.9%

9 Ararat 02 1.9%

10 Dilijan 09 1.9%

11 Nork-Marash 11 1.9%

12 Charentsavan 05 1.9%

13 Sisian 08 1.9%

14 Yeghvard 05 1.9%

15 Vardenis 04 1.9%

16 Stepanavan 06 1.9%

17 Martuni 04 1.9%

18 Vedi 02 1.9%

19 Alaverdi 06 1.9%

20 Nubarashen 11 1.9%

21 Byureghavan 05 1.9%

22 Vanadzor 06 1.9%

23 Yerevan 11 1.9%

24 Malatia-Sebastia 11 1.9%

25 Shengavit 11 1.9%

26 Nor Nork 11 1.9%

27 Kentron 11 1.9%

28 Erebuni 11 1.9%

29 Ajapnyak 11 1.9%

30 Arabkir 11 1.9%

31 Gyumri 07 1.9%

32 Ayntap 02 1.9%

33 Kanaker-Zeytun 11 1.9%

34 Avan 11 1.9%

35 Davtashen 11 1.9%

36 Hrazdan 05 1.9%

37 Abovyan 05 1.9%

38 Vagharshapat 03 1.9%

39 Kapan 08 1.9%

40 Armavir 03 1.9%

41 Artashat 02 1.9%

42 Proshyan 05 1.9%

43 Kajaran 08 1.9%

44 Aragatsavan 01 1.9%

45 Noratus 04 1.9%

46 Oshakan 01 1.9%

47 Aparan 01 1.9%

48 Metsavan 06 1.9%

49 Geghhovit 04 1.9%

50 Byurakan 01 1.9%

51 Karmirgyugh 04 1.9%

52 Sardarapat 03 1.9%

53 Gugark 06 1.9%

54 Margara 03 1.9%

55 Azatan 07 1.9%

56 Chambarak 04 1.9%

57 Vayk 10 1.9%

58 Maralik 07 1.9%

59 Yeranos 04 1.9%

60 Lichk 04 1.9%

61 Karanlukh 04 1.9%

62 Sarukhan 04 1.9%

63 Nor Hachn 05 1.9%

64 Akhuryan 07 1.9%

65 Nerkin Getashen 04 1.9%

66 Metsamor 03 1.9%

67 Nor Kharberd 02 1.9%

68 Vardenik 04 1.9%

69 Garni 05 1.9%

70 Ararat village 02 1.9%

71 Tashir 06 1.9%

72 Mkhchyan 02 1.9%

73 Arinj 05 1.9%

74 Yeghegnadzor 10 1.9%

75 Zovuni 05 1.9%

76 Nor Geghi 05 1.9%

77 Berd 09 1.9%

78 Jrvezh 05 1.9%

79 Parakar 03 1.9%

80 Zolakar 04 1.9%

81 Kasakh 05 1.9%

Cities with the lowest poverty rates in Armenia demonstrate strong economic conditions where most residents have adequate financial resources. Spitak has a poverty rate of just 1.9%.

Low poverty rates typically reflect a combination of strong job markets, educated populations, and higher wage levels. These communities often feature well-funded public services, good school systems, and active civic engagement.

While low poverty rates are encouraging, some of these cities maintain their statistics partly through high costs of living that effectively price out lower-income residents, raising questions about housing equity and economic diversity.

Did You Know?

1. Only 1.9% of residents in Spitak live below the poverty line.
2. The federal poverty line for a family of four is approximately $31,200 per year (2024).
3. Cities with the lowest poverty rates tend to also rank high in education, income, and safety metrics.

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