Canada - Poverty Rate 1999
0.50%
+0.00pp from 1998
Canada's poverty rate was 0.50% in 1999, increased +0.00pp from 0.50% in 1998. This was the 10th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1999▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Germany | 0.00% | - |
| 2nd | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 3rd | France | 0.00% | - |
| 4th | Croatia | 0.00% | - |
| 5th | Luxembourg | 0.00% | - |
| 6th | Austria | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 7th | United Kingdom | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 8th | Netherlands | 0.20% | -86.7% |
| 9th | Slovenia | 0.20% | - |
| 10th | Canada | 0.50% | 0.0% |
| 11th | Spain | 0.70% | -30.0% |
| 12th | Hungary | 0.70% | 75.0% |
| 13th | United States | 0.70% | 0.0% |
| 14th | Poland | 1.00% | 400.0% |
| 15th | Lithuania | 1.30% | 30.0% |
| 16th | Seychelles | 1.80% | - |
| 17th | Jamaica | 5.70% | -31.3% |
| 18th | Argentina | 5.90% | 3.5% |
| 19th | Russian Federation | 7.20% | 80.0% |
| 20th | Thailand | 8.30% | 45.6% |
| 21st | Costa Rica | 9.30% | 24.0% |
| 22nd | Romania | 10.90% | 202.8% |
| 23rd | Paraguay | 15.00% | 0.7% |
| 24th | Panama | 17.70% | -10.6% |
| 25th | Brazil | 20.00% | 4.7% |
| 26th | Suriname | 20.60% | - |
| 27th | Armenia | 21.20% | -1.9% |
| 28th | El Salvador | 22.40% | -14.8% |
| 29th | Belize | 22.50% | -13.8% |
| 30th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 24.60% | 32.3% |
| 31st | Ukraine | 24.80% | 63.2% |
| 32nd | Peru | 26.30% | 2.3% |
| 33rd | Ecuador | 26.90% | 27.5% |
| 34th | Colombia | 28.20% | 13.7% |
| 35th | Honduras | 32.10% | -0.6% |
| 36th | Georgia | 32.70% | 22.0% |
| 37th | Belarus | 33.70% | -11.8% |
| 38th | Moldova | 44.00% | 37.9% |
| 39th | China | 58.40% | -5.8% |
| 40th | Indonesia | 66.20% | -20.0% |
| 41st | Madagascar | 78.50% | -2.7% |
| 42nd | Tajikistan | 79.40% | - |
| 43rd | Uganda | 80.60% | 2.7% |
FAQ
What was Canada's poverty rate in 1999?▾
Canada's poverty rate in 1999 was 0.50%. This ranked 10th globally.
How did Canada's poverty rate change in 1999?▾
Canada's poverty rate increased by 0.0% in 1999 compared to 1998.
Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1999?▾
Uganda had the highest poverty rate in 1999 at 80.60%.
What is the poverty rate of Canada in 1999?▾
The poverty rate of Canada in 1999 was 0.50%. This ranked 10th globally.
How does 1999 compare to 1998 for Canada's poverty rate?▾
Canada's poverty rate went from 0.50% in 1998 to 0.50% in 1999, a 0.0% increase.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically: 768 occurrences, 546 successful (71%). Outcome 24 months later: 1.9%. View full analysis →
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