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United States - Poverty Rate 1982

Name: United States Poverty Rate 1982
Creator: World Bank
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

0.70% +0.20pp from 1981 Global rank: 5th

United States's poverty rate was 0.70% in 1982, increased +0.20pp from 0.50% in 1981. This was the 5th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1982▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 1982
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	United Kingdom	0.20%	-
2nd	Italy	0.20%	0.0%
3rd	Canada	0.70%	-30.0%
4th	Switzerland	0.70%	-
5th	United States	0.70%	40.0%
6th	Brazil	31.00%	1.0%

FAQ

What was United States's poverty rate in 1982?▾

United States's poverty rate in 1982 was 0.70%. This ranked 5th globally.

How did United States's poverty rate change in 1982?▾

United States's poverty rate increased by 40.0% in 1982 compared to 1981.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1982?▾

Brazil had the highest poverty rate in 1982 at 31.00%.

What is the poverty rate of United States in 1982?▾

The poverty rate of United States in 1982 was 0.70%. This ranked 5th globally.

How does 1982 compare to 1981 for United States's poverty rate?▾

United States's poverty rate went from 0.50% in 1981 to 0.70% in 1982, a 40.0% increase.

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