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United States - Poverty Rate 1980

Name: United States Poverty Rate 1980
Creator: World Bank
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

0.50% −0.20pp from 1979 Global rank: 4th

United States's poverty rate was 0.50% in 1980, decreased +0.20pp from 0.70% in 1979. This was the 4th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1980▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 1980
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Argentina	0.00%	-
2nd	United Kingdom	0.00%	-
3rd	Italy	0.20%	-60.0%
4th	United States	0.50%	-28.6%
5th	Spain	0.70%	-
6th	Colombia	28.50%	-
7th	Madagascar	61.70%	-

FAQ

What was United States's poverty rate in 1980?▾

United States's poverty rate in 1980 was 0.50%. This ranked 4th globally.

How did United States's poverty rate change in 1980?▾

United States's poverty rate decreased by 28.6% in 1980 compared to 1979.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1980?▾

Madagascar had the highest poverty rate in 1980 at 61.70%.

What is the poverty rate of United States in 1980?▾

The poverty rate of United States in 1980 was 0.50%. This ranked 4th globally.

How does 1980 compare to 1979 for United States's poverty rate?▾

United States's poverty rate went from 0.70% in 1979 to 0.50% in 1980, a 28.6% decrease.

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