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India - Poverty Rate 1983

Name: India Poverty Rate 1983
Creator: World Bank
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

50.90% −8.80pp from 1982 Global rank: 7th

India's poverty rate was 50.90% in 1983. This was the 7th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1983▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 1983
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	United Kingdom	0.00%	-100.0%
2nd	Italy	0.20%	0.0%
3rd	Netherlands	0.70%	-
4th	United States	0.70%	0.0%
5th	Brazil	37.70%	21.6%
6th	Bangladesh	47.10%	-
7th	India	50.90%	-14.7%

FAQ

What was India's poverty rate in 1983?▾

India's poverty rate in 1983 was 50.90%. This ranked 7th globally.

How did India's poverty rate change in 1983?▾

India's poverty rate decreased by 14.7% in 1983 compared to 1982.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1983?▾

India had the highest poverty rate in 1983 at 50.90%.

What is the poverty rate of India in 1983?▾

The poverty rate of India in 1983 was 50.90%. This ranked 7th globally.