Uruguay - Poverty Rate 1996
0.90%
+0.10pp from 1995
Uruguay's poverty rate was 0.90% in 1996, increased +0.10pp from 0.80% in 1995. This was the 11th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1996▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Austria | 0.00% | - |
| 2nd | Czechia | 0.00% | - |
| 3rd | Germany | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 4th | Luxembourg | 0.00% | - |
| 5th | France | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 6th | United Kingdom | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 7th | Ireland | 0.20% | -60.0% |
| 8th | Lithuania | 0.20% | -98.6% |
| 9th | Canada | 0.50% | -28.6% |
| 10th | United States | 0.70% | 0.0% |
| 11th | Uruguay | 0.90% | 12.5% |
| 12th | Syrian Arab Republic | 1.20% | - |
| 13th | Spain | 1.50% | 0.0% |
| 14th | Slovak Republic | 1.70% | - |
| 15th | Albania | 3.00% | - |
| 16th | Latvia | 3.80% | 72.7% |
| 17th | Argentina | 5.40% | 5.9% |
| 18th | Thailand | 6.40% | -30.4% |
| 19th | Russian Federation | 7.10% | 14.5% |
| 20th | Chile | 8.00% | -23.8% |
| 21st | Dominican Republic | 8.00% | -20.0% |
| 22nd | Jamaica | 8.30% | -59.5% |
| 23rd | Poland | 9.00% | 260.0% |
| 24th | Costa Rica | 11.70% | 10.4% |
| 25th | Georgia | 12.20% | - |
| 26th | Kazakhstan | 14.60% | 0.0% |
| 27th | Ukraine | 15.20% | 4.8% |
| 28th | Brazil | 20.70% | 6.2% |
| 29th | El Salvador | 21.20% | 9.8% |
| 30th | Armenia | 21.60% | - |
| 31st | Mexico | 21.70% | 59.6% |
| 32nd | Belize | 23.30% | 26.6% |
| 33rd | Colombia | 24.80% | 55.0% |
| 34th | Honduras | 38.20% | 11.0% |
| 35th | Pakistan | 45.30% | -43.0% |
| 36th | Zambia | 56.10% | -16.4% |
| 37th | Cameroon | 56.50% | - |
| 38th | Nigeria | 60.90% | 10.3% |
| 39th | China | 62.00% | -19.3% |
| 40th | Papua New Guinea | 62.80% | - |
| 41st | Indonesia | 68.10% | -12.7% |
| 42nd | Uganda | 78.50% | -1.8% |
| 43rd | Mozambique | 87.70% | - |
FAQ
What was Uruguay's poverty rate in 1996?▾
Uruguay's poverty rate in 1996 was 0.90%. This ranked 11th globally.
How did Uruguay's poverty rate change in 1996?▾
Uruguay's poverty rate increased by 12.5% in 1996 compared to 1995.
Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1996?▾
Mozambique had the highest poverty rate in 1996 at 87.70%.
What is the poverty rate of Uruguay in 1996?▾
The poverty rate of Uruguay in 1996 was 0.90%. This ranked 11th globally.
How does 1996 compare to 1995 for Uruguay's poverty rate?▾
Uruguay's poverty rate went from 0.80% in 1995 to 0.90% in 1996, a 12.5% increase.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Uruguay matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1996. Historically: 311 occurrences, 177 successful (57%). Outcome 24 months later: 10.8%. View full analysis →
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