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United States - Poverty Rate 1977

Name: United States Poverty Rate 1977
Creator: World Bank
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

0.50% −0.20pp from 1976 Global rank: 3rd

United States's poverty rate was 0.50% in 1977, decreased +0.20pp from 0.70% in 1976. This was the 3rd highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1977▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 1977
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	United Kingdom	0.20%	-
2nd	Italy	0.20%	-
3rd	United States	0.50%	-28.6%
4th	Canada	1.50%	-11.8%
5th	India	59.70%	-

FAQ

What was United States's poverty rate in 1977?▾

United States's poverty rate in 1977 was 0.50%. This ranked 3rd globally.

How did United States's poverty rate change in 1977?▾

United States's poverty rate decreased by 28.6% in 1977 compared to 1976.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1977?▾

India had the highest poverty rate in 1977 at 59.70%.

What is the poverty rate of United States in 1977?▾

The poverty rate of United States in 1977 was 0.50%. This ranked 3rd globally.

How does 1977 compare to 1976 for United States's poverty rate?▾

United States's poverty rate went from 0.70% in 1976 to 0.50% in 1977, a 28.6% decrease.

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