Colombia - Poverty Rate 2008
16.60%
−0.20pp from 2007
Colombia's poverty rate was 16.60% in 2008. This was the 68th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2008▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cyprus | 0.00% | - |
| 2nd | Germany | 0.00% | - |
| 3rd | France | 0.00% | - |
| 4th | Croatia | 0.00% | - |
| 5th | Luxembourg | 0.00% | - |
| 6th | Slovenia | 0.00% | - |
| 7th | Belgium | 0.10% | -50.0% |
| 8th | Switzerland | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 9th | Czechia | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 10th | Finland | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 11th | Hungary | 0.10% | -50.0% |
| 12th | Iceland | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 13th | Jordan | 0.10% | -66.7% |
| 14th | Ukraine | 0.10% | -80.0% |
| 15th | Canada | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 16th | United Kingdom | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 17th | Ireland | 0.20% | 100.0% |
| 18th | Malta | 0.20% | -60.0% |
| 19th | Netherlands | 0.20% | - |
| 20th | Norway | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 21st | Russian Federation | 0.20% | -50.0% |
| 22nd | Denmark | 0.30% | 200.0% |
| 23rd | Montenegro | 0.30% | -25.0% |
| 24th | Poland | 0.30% | -50.0% |
| 25th | Portugal | 0.30% | -50.0% |
| 26th | Serbia | 0.30% | -50.0% |
| 27th | Greece | 0.40% | -33.3% |
| 28th | Uruguay | 0.40% | -42.9% |
| 29th | Austria | 0.50% | 25.0% |
| 30th | Belarus | 0.50% | -54.5% |
| 31st | Korea | 0.50% | 0.0% |
| 32nd | Slovak Republic | 0.50% | -16.7% |
| 33rd | Spain | 0.60% | 0.0% |
| 34th | Estonia | 0.60% | 0.0% |
| 35th | Australia | 0.70% | 0.0% |
| 36th | Israel | 0.70% | 40.0% |
| 37th | Sweden | 0.70% | 40.0% |
| 38th | Albania | 0.80% | -70.4% |
| 39th | Kazakhstan | 0.80% | -27.3% |
| 40th | Italy | 0.90% | 12.5% |
| 41st | Japan | 1.00% | - |
| 42nd | Thailand | 1.00% | -23.1% |
| 43rd | United States | 1.00% | 0.0% |
| 44th | North Macedonia | 1.40% | -69.6% |
| 45th | Malaysia | 1.50% | -11.8% |
| 46th | Latvia | 1.60% | 100.0% |
| 47th | Moldova | 1.70% | 6.2% |
| 48th | Lithuania | 1.80% | 12.5% |
| 49th | Bulgaria | 1.90% | -24.0% |
| 50th | Armenia | 2.00% | -45.9% |
| 51st | Argentina | 2.60% | -7.1% |
| 52nd | Türkiye | 3.30% | -17.5% |
| 53rd | Costa Rica | 3.40% | 9.7% |
| 54th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 3.70% | -9.8% |
| 55th | Samoa | 3.70% | -37.3% |
| 56th | Fiji | 3.80% | -29.6% |
| 57th | Romania | 6.00% | -25.9% |
| 58th | Dominican Republic | 7.10% | -9.0% |
| 59th | Paraguay | 7.90% | -37.3% |
| 60th | Panama | 9.00% | -30.8% |
| 61st | Brazil | 9.10% | -15.7% |
| 62nd | Ecuador | 9.80% | -10.1% |
| 63rd | Mexico | 10.10% | 12.2% |
| 64th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 10.60% | -12.4% |
| 65th | El Salvador | 12.60% | 37.0% |
| 66th | Kyrgyz Republic | 13.80% | -40.8% |
| 67th | Peru | 15.80% | -16.4% |
| 68th | Colombia | 16.60% | -1.2% |
| 69th | Viet Nam | 17.60% | -25.7% |
| 70th | Mauritania | 19.20% | -32.6% |
| 71st | Honduras | 20.90% | -5.0% |
| 72nd | Georgia | 21.70% | -9.2% |
| 73rd | Angola | 22.10% | -18.1% |
| 74th | China | 26.20% | -20.8% |
| 75th | South Africa | 30.30% | -28.0% |
| 76th | Indonesia | 38.00% | -7.5% |
| 77th | Côte d'Ivoire | 47.90% | 7.2% |
| 78th | Central African Republic | 67.30% | -20.6% |
| 79th | Mozambique | 81.10% | -7.4% |
FAQ
What was Colombia's poverty rate in 2008?▾
Colombia's poverty rate in 2008 was 16.60%. This ranked 68th globally.
How did Colombia's poverty rate change in 2008?▾
Colombia's poverty rate decreased by 1.2% in 2008 compared to 2007.
Which country had the highest poverty rate in 2008?▾
Mozambique had the highest poverty rate in 2008 at 81.10%.
What is the poverty rate of Colombia in 2008?▾
The poverty rate of Colombia in 2008 was 16.60%. This ranked 68th globally.
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