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United States - Poverty Rate 1972

Name: United States Poverty Rate 1972
Creator: World Bank
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

0.70% −0.30pp from 1971 Global rank: 2nd

United States's poverty rate was 0.70% in 1972, decreased +0.30pp from 1.00% in 1971. This was the 2nd highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1972▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 1972
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	United Kingdom	0.20%	-
2nd	United States	0.70%	-30.0%

FAQ

What was United States's poverty rate in 1972?▾

United States's poverty rate in 1972 was 0.70%. This ranked 2nd globally.

How did United States's poverty rate change in 1972?▾

United States's poverty rate decreased by 30.0% in 1972 compared to 1971.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1972?▾

United States had the highest poverty rate in 1972 at 0.70%.

What is the poverty rate of United States in 1972?▾

The poverty rate of United States in 1972 was 0.70%. This ranked 2nd globally.

How does 1972 compare to 1971 for United States's poverty rate?▾

United States's poverty rate went from 1.00% in 1971 to 0.70% in 1972, a 30.0% decrease.

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