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Costa Rica - Poverty Rate 1989

Name: Costa Rica Poverty Rate 1989
Creator: World Bank
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

14.40% −4.90pp from 1988 Global rank: 13th

Costa Rica's poverty rate was 14.40% in 1989. This was the 13th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1989▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 1989
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Bulgaria	0.00%	-
2nd	Hungary	0.00%	-
3rd	Italy	0.00%	-100.0%
4th	Luxembourg	0.00%	-
5th	Poland	0.00%	-
6th	Romania	0.00%	-
7th	United Kingdom	0.20%	0.0%
8th	United States	0.50%	0.0%
9th	Australia	0.70%	-30.0%
10th	Uruguay	1.00%	-
11th	Canada	1.20%	71.4%
12th	Malaysia	4.90%	-16.9%
13th	Costa Rica	14.40%	-25.4%
14th	Mexico	14.80%	-1.3%
15th	Dominican Republic	21.00%	141.4%
16th	Colombia	21.30%	-0.5%
17th	El Salvador	24.80%	-
18th	Brazil	25.70%	-8.5%
19th	Panama	29.80%	91.0%
20th	Guatemala	35.10%	-25.9%
21st	Honduras	49.50%	-
22nd	Uganda	72.80%	-

FAQ

What was Costa Rica's poverty rate in 1989?▾

Costa Rica's poverty rate in 1989 was 14.40%. This ranked 13th globally.

How did Costa Rica's poverty rate change in 1989?▾

Costa Rica's poverty rate decreased by 25.4% in 1989 compared to 1988.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1989?▾

Uganda had the highest poverty rate in 1989 at 72.80%.

What is the poverty rate of Costa Rica in 1989?▾

The poverty rate of Costa Rica in 1989 was 14.40%. This ranked 13th globally.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Costa Rica matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1989. Historically: 311 occurrences, 177 successful (57%). Outcome 24 months later: 28.7%. View full analysis →

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