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Canada - Poverty Rate 1985

Name: Canada Poverty Rate 1985
Creator: World Bank
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

0.70% −0.30pp from 1984 Global rank: 6th

Canada's poverty rate was 0.70% in 1985, decreased +0.30pp from 1.00% in 1984. This was the 6th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1985▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 1985
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Luxembourg	0.00%	-
2nd	Poland	0.00%	-
3rd	Belgium	0.20%	-
4th	United Kingdom	0.20%	0.0%
5th	Spain	0.50%	-28.6%
6th	Canada	0.70%	-30.0%
7th	United States	0.70%	0.0%
8th	Australia	1.00%	0.0%
9th	Peru	6.20%	-
10th	Côte d'Ivoire	14.00%	-
11th	Tunisia	21.60%	-
12th	Sri Lanka	28.20%	-
13th	Brazil	32.40%	-12.2%
14th	Bangladesh	41.40%	-12.1%
15th	Philippines	43.30%	-
16th	Botswana	50.10%	-
17th	Nigeria	51.10%	-

FAQ

What was Canada's poverty rate in 1985?▾

Canada's poverty rate in 1985 was 0.70%. This ranked 6th globally.

How did Canada's poverty rate change in 1985?▾

Canada's poverty rate decreased by 30.0% in 1985 compared to 1984.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1985?▾

Nigeria had the highest poverty rate in 1985 at 51.10%.

What is the poverty rate of Canada in 1985?▾

The poverty rate of Canada in 1985 was 0.70%. This ranked 6th globally.

How does 1985 compare to 1984 for Canada's poverty rate?▾

Canada's poverty rate went from 1.00% in 1984 to 0.70% in 1985, a 30.0% decrease.

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