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United States - Poverty Rate 1989

Name: United States Poverty Rate 1989
Creator: World Bank
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

0.50% +0.00pp from 1988 Global rank: 8th

United States's poverty rate was 0.50% in 1989, increased +0.00pp from 0.50% in 1988. This was the 8th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1989▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 1989
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Bulgaria	0.00%	-
2nd	Hungary	0.00%	-
3rd	Italy	0.00%	-100.0%
4th	Luxembourg	0.00%	-
5th	Poland	0.00%	-
6th	Romania	0.00%	-
7th	United Kingdom	0.20%	0.0%
8th	United States	0.50%	0.0%
9th	Australia	0.70%	-30.0%
10th	Uruguay	1.00%	-
11th	Canada	1.20%	71.4%
12th	Malaysia	4.90%	-16.9%
13th	Costa Rica	14.40%	-25.4%
14th	Mexico	14.80%	-1.3%
15th	Dominican Republic	21.00%	141.4%
16th	Colombia	21.30%	-0.5%
17th	El Salvador	24.80%	-
18th	Brazil	25.70%	-8.5%
19th	Panama	29.80%	91.0%
20th	Guatemala	35.10%	-25.9%
21st	Honduras	49.50%	-
22nd	Uganda	72.80%	-

FAQ

What was United States's poverty rate in 1989?▾

United States's poverty rate in 1989 was 0.50%. This ranked 8th globally.

How did United States's poverty rate change in 1989?▾

United States's poverty rate increased by 0.0% in 1989 compared to 1988.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1989?▾

Uganda had the highest poverty rate in 1989 at 72.80%.

What is the poverty rate of United States in 1989?▾

The poverty rate of United States in 1989 was 0.50%. This ranked 8th globally.

How does 1989 compare to 1988 for United States's poverty rate?▾

United States's poverty rate went from 0.50% in 1988 to 0.50% in 1989, a 0.0% increase.

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