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United States - Poverty Rate 1979

Name: United States Poverty Rate 1979
Creator: World Bank
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

0.70% +0.00pp from 1978 Global rank: 6th

United States's poverty rate was 0.70% in 1979, increased +0.00pp from 0.70% in 1978. This was the 6th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1979▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 1979
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	United Kingdom	0.00%	-
2nd	France	0.20%	-60.0%
3rd	Norway	0.20%	-
4th	Israel	0.40%	-
5th	Italy	0.50%	0.0%
6th	United States	0.70%	0.0%
7th	Canada	1.20%	-20.0%
8th	Panama	15.60%	-

FAQ

What was United States's poverty rate in 1979?▾

United States's poverty rate in 1979 was 0.70%. This ranked 6th globally.

How did United States's poverty rate change in 1979?▾

United States's poverty rate increased by 0.0% in 1979 compared to 1978.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1979?▾

Panama had the highest poverty rate in 1979 at 15.60%.

What is the poverty rate of United States in 1979?▾

The poverty rate of United States in 1979 was 0.70%. This ranked 6th globally.

How does 1979 compare to 1978 for United States's poverty rate?▾

United States's poverty rate went from 0.70% in 1978 to 0.70% in 1979, a 0.0% increase.

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