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Bangladesh - Poverty Rate 1988

Name: Bangladesh Poverty Rate 1988
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

51.10% +9.70pp from 1987 Global rank: 15th

Bangladesh's poverty rate was 51.10% in 1988. This was the 15th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1988▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 1988
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Croatia	0.00%	-
2nd	Luxembourg	0.00%	-
3rd	United Kingdom	0.20%	-
4th	United States	0.50%	0.0%
5th	Trinidad and Tobago	0.60%	-
6th	Belgium	0.70%	250.0%
7th	Canada	0.70%	40.0%
8th	Algeria	12.30%	-
9th	Jamaica	13.80%	-
10th	Colombia	21.40%	-24.9%
11th	Côte d'Ivoire	23.80%	46.9%
12th	Thailand	26.70%	-13.9%
13th	Brazil	28.10%	10.2%
14th	Philippines	41.00%	-5.3%
15th	Bangladesh	51.10%	23.4%
16th	Ghana	77.40%	-1.0%

FAQ

What was Bangladesh's poverty rate in 1988?▾

Bangladesh's poverty rate in 1988 was 51.10%. This ranked 15th globally.

How did Bangladesh's poverty rate change in 1988?▾

Bangladesh's poverty rate increased by 23.4% in 1988 compared to 1987.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1988?▾

Ghana had the highest poverty rate in 1988 at 77.40%.

What is the poverty rate of Bangladesh in 1988?▾

The poverty rate of Bangladesh in 1988 was 51.10%. This ranked 15th globally.