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United States - Poverty Rate 1969

Name: United States Poverty Rate 1969
Creator: World Bank
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

0.70% −0.30pp from 1968 Global rank: 2nd

United States's poverty rate was 0.70% in 1969, decreased +0.30pp from 1.00% in 1968. This was the 2nd highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1969▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 1969
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	United Kingdom	0.20%	0.0%
2nd	United States	0.70%	-30.0%

FAQ

What was United States's poverty rate in 1969?▾

United States's poverty rate in 1969 was 0.70%. This ranked 2nd globally.

How did United States's poverty rate change in 1969?▾

United States's poverty rate decreased by 30.0% in 1969 compared to 1968.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1969?▾

United States had the highest poverty rate in 1969 at 0.70%.

What is the poverty rate of United States in 1969?▾

The poverty rate of United States in 1969 was 0.70%. This ranked 2nd globally.

How does 1969 compare to 1968 for United States's poverty rate?▾

United States's poverty rate went from 1.00% in 1968 to 0.70% in 1969, a 30.0% decrease.

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