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Philippines - Poverty Rate 1997

Name: Philippines Poverty Rate 1997
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

30.70% −8.10pp from 1996 Global rank: 31st

Philippines's poverty rate was 30.70% in 1997. This was the 31st highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1997▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 1997
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Bulgaria	0.00%	-100.0%
2nd	Germany	0.00%	-
3rd	Jordan	0.00%	-100.0%
4th	Luxembourg	0.00%	-
5th	Austria	0.20%	-
6th	France	0.20%	0.0%
7th	United Kingdom	0.20%	0.0%
8th	Slovenia	0.20%	-
9th	Belgium	0.50%	-28.6%
10th	Canada	0.50%	0.0%
11th	Israel	0.50%	150.0%
12th	Uruguay	0.70%	-22.2%
13th	United States	0.70%	0.0%
14th	Spain	1.00%	-33.3%
15th	Malaysia	1.70%	-67.3%
16th	Russian Federation	2.70%	-62.0%
17th	Latvia	3.50%	-7.9%
18th	Romania	4.20%	20.0%
19th	Argentina	5.20%	-3.7%
20th	Dominican Republic	8.10%	1.3%
21st	Costa Rica	9.10%	-22.2%
22nd	Paraguay	14.90%	-18.6%
23rd	Bolivia, Plurinational State of	18.60%	34.8%
24th	Moldova	19.10%	-
25th	Panama	19.90%	-5.7%
26th	Brazil	20.40%	-1.4%
27th	Belize	26.00%	11.6%
28th	Peru	26.90%	4.7%
29th	Honduras	27.50%	-28.0%
30th	Georgia	28.20%	131.1%
31st	Philippines	30.70%	-20.9%
32nd	Kenya	32.60%	1.9%
33rd	Viet Nam	38.10%	-33.7%
34th	Lao PDR	62.00%	47.3%
35th	Malawi	64.60%	-
36th	Madagascar	80.70%	-2.9%

FAQ

What was Philippines's poverty rate in 1997?▾

Philippines's poverty rate in 1997 was 30.70%. This ranked 31st globally.

How did Philippines's poverty rate change in 1997?▾

Philippines's poverty rate decreased by 20.9% in 1997 compared to 1996.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1997?▾

Madagascar had the highest poverty rate in 1997 at 80.70%.

What is the poverty rate of Philippines in 1997?▾

The poverty rate of Philippines in 1997 was 30.70%. This ranked 31st globally.