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United States - Poverty Rate 1971

Name: United States Poverty Rate 1971
Creator: World Bank
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

1.00% +0.00pp from 1970 Global rank: 2nd

United States's poverty rate was 1.00% in 1971, increased +0.00pp from 1.00% in 1970. This was the 2nd highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1971▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 1971
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	United Kingdom	0.00%	-100.0%
2nd	United States	1.00%	0.0%
3rd	Canada	2.50%	-

FAQ

What was United States's poverty rate in 1971?▾

United States's poverty rate in 1971 was 1.00%. This ranked 2nd globally.

How did United States's poverty rate change in 1971?▾

United States's poverty rate increased by 0.0% in 1971 compared to 1970.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1971?▾

Canada had the highest poverty rate in 1971 at 2.50%.

What is the poverty rate of United States in 1971?▾

The poverty rate of United States in 1971 was 1.00%. This ranked 2nd globally.

How does 1971 compare to 1970 for United States's poverty rate?▾

United States's poverty rate went from 1.00% in 1970 to 1.00% in 1971, a 0.0% increase.

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