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United States - Poverty Rate 1991

Name: United States Poverty Rate 1991
Creator: World Bank
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Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day · World Bank

0.50% +0.00pp from 1990 Global rank: 7th

United States's poverty rate was 0.50% in 1991, increased +0.00pp from 0.50% in 1990. This was the 7th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1991▾

Poverty Rate by Country - 1991
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Germany	0.00%	-
2nd	Finland	0.00%	-
3rd	Luxembourg	0.00%	-
4th	United Kingdom	0.20%	0.0%
5th	Italy	0.20%	-
6th	Norway	0.50%	150.0%
7th	United States	0.50%	0.0%
8th	Canada	1.20%	0.0%
9th	Argentina	1.30%	-13.3%
10th	Hungary	2.20%	-
11th	Costa Rica	17.10%	23.0%
12th	Colombia	19.30%	-9.4%
13th	Panama	27.10%	-9.1%
14th	El Salvador	28.90%	16.5%
15th	Philippines	40.60%	-1.0%
16th	Honduras	41.30%	-20.1%
17th	Guinea-Bissau	50.80%	-
18th	Bangladesh	51.20%	0.2%
19th	Zambia	63.00%	-
20th	Tanzania	73.50%	-
21st	Senegal	77.30%	-
22nd	Ghana	80.40%	3.9%
23rd	Guinea	86.40%	-

FAQ

What was United States's poverty rate in 1991?▾

United States's poverty rate in 1991 was 0.50%. This ranked 7th globally.

How did United States's poverty rate change in 1991?▾

United States's poverty rate increased by 0.0% in 1991 compared to 1990.

Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1991?▾

Guinea had the highest poverty rate in 1991 at 86.40%.

What is the poverty rate of United States in 1991?▾

The poverty rate of United States in 1991 was 0.50%. This ranked 7th globally.

How does 1991 compare to 1990 for United States's poverty rate?▾

United States's poverty rate went from 0.50% in 1990 to 0.50% in 1991, a 0.0% increase.

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