United States - Poverty Rate 2020
0.50%
−0.50pp from 2019
United States's poverty rate was 0.50% in 2020, decreased +0.50pp from 1.00% in 2019. This was the 34th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2020▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Belarus | 0.00% | - |
| 2nd | China | 0.00% | - |
| 3rd | Cyprus | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 4th | Czechia | 0.00% | - |
| 5th | Finland | 0.00% | - |
| 6th | Kazakhstan | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 7th | Korea | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 8th | Luxembourg | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 9th | Moldova | 0.00% | - |
| 10th | Netherlands | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 11th | Slovenia | 0.00% | - |
| 12th | Ukraine | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 13th | Belgium | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 14th | Switzerland | 0.10% | - |
| 15th | France | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 16th | Russian Federation | 0.10% | -66.7% |
| 17th | Thailand | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| 18th | Canada | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 19th | Germany | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 20th | Denmark | 0.20% | -33.3% |
| 21st | Ireland | 0.20% | 100.0% |
| 22nd | Poland | 0.20% | 100.0% |
| 23rd | Albania | 0.30% | 0.0% |
| 24th | Norway | 0.30% | 50.0% |
| 25th | Slovak Republic | 0.30% | 50.0% |
| 26th | Uruguay | 0.30% | 200.0% |
| 27th | Estonia | 0.40% | -42.9% |
| 28th | Croatia | 0.40% | 0.0% |
| 29th | Malta | 0.40% | 33.3% |
| 30th | United Kingdom | 0.50% | 0.0% |
| 31st | Lithuania | 0.50% | -16.7% |
| 32nd | Latvia | 0.50% | 66.7% |
| 33rd | Sweden | 0.50% | 25.0% |
| 34th | United States | 0.50% | -50.0% |
| 35th | Portugal | 0.60% | 200.0% |
| 36th | Austria | 0.70% | 16.7% |
| 37th | Bulgaria | 0.70% | -56.3% |
| 38th | Israel | 0.70% | -30.0% |
| 39th | Italy | 0.90% | -10.0% |
| 40th | Australia | 1.00% | 100.0% |
| 41st | Spain | 1.10% | 22.2% |
| 42nd | Greece | 1.10% | 10.0% |
| 43rd | Türkiye | 1.10% | -15.4% |
| 44th | Japan | 1.20% | 0.0% |
| 45th | Dominican Republic | 1.30% | 30.0% |
| 46th | Viet Nam | 1.30% | -40.9% |
| 47th | Armenia | 1.50% | -37.5% |
| 48th | Chile | 1.70% | 240.0% |
| 49th | Serbia | 2.00% | -25.9% |
| 50th | Argentina | 2.20% | 29.4% |
| 51st | Montenegro | 2.20% | -12.0% |
| 52nd | Romania | 2.40% | -22.6% |
| 53rd | Paraguay | 2.60% | 8.3% |
| 54th | Brazil | 2.80% | -60.0% |
| 55th | Costa Rica | 3.40% | 100.0% |
| 56th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 4.20% | 35.5% |
| 57th | Mexico | 4.30% | 10.3% |
| 58th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 4.60% | 7.0% |
| 59th | Ecuador | 8.40% | 82.6% |
| 60th | Kyrgyz Republic | 9.40% | 91.8% |
| 61st | Indonesia | 9.80% | -9.3% |
| 62nd | Peru | 10.30% | 90.7% |
| 63rd | Georgia | 12.00% | 23.7% |
| 64th | Colombia | 13.50% | 53.4% |
| 65th | Kosovo | 16.80% | 48.7% |
| 66th | Gambia, The | 22.00% | 28.7% |
| 67th | Kenya | 44.40% | 17.8% |
| 68th | Burundi | 74.20% | -2.1% |
| 69th | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 85.30% | 8.1% |
FAQ
What was United States's poverty rate in 2020?▾
United States's poverty rate in 2020 was 0.50%. This ranked 34th globally.
How did United States's poverty rate change in 2020?▾
United States's poverty rate decreased by 50.0% in 2020 compared to 2019.
Which country had the highest poverty rate in 2020?▾
Congo, Democratic Republic of had the highest poverty rate in 2020 at 85.30%.
What is the poverty rate of United States in 2020?▾
The poverty rate of United States in 2020 was 0.50%. This ranked 34th globally.
How does 2020 compare to 2019 for United States's poverty rate?▾
United States's poverty rate went from 1.00% in 2019 to 0.50% in 2020, a 50.0% decrease.
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