Zambia - Poverty Rate 1998
56.60%
+0.50pp from 1997
Zambia's poverty rate was 56.60% in 1998. This was the 47th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1998▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Germany | 0.00% | - |
| 2nd | Estonia | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 3rd | France | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 4th | Croatia | 0.00% | - |
| 5th | Luxembourg | 0.00% | - |
| 6th | Slovenia | 0.00% | -100.0% |
| 7th | Austria | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 8th | United Kingdom | 0.20% | 0.0% |
| 9th | Poland | 0.20% | -97.8% |
| 10th | Hungary | 0.40% | -78.9% |
| 11th | Canada | 0.50% | 0.0% |
| 12th | United States | 0.70% | 0.0% |
| 13th | Uruguay | 0.90% | 28.6% |
| 14th | Spain | 1.00% | 0.0% |
| 15th | Lithuania | 1.00% | 400.0% |
| 16th | Italy | 1.70% | 142.9% |
| 17th | Latvia | 3.30% | -5.7% |
| 18th | North Macedonia | 3.30% | - |
| 19th | Romania | 3.60% | -14.3% |
| 20th | Russian Federation | 4.00% | 48.1% |
| 21st | Argentina | 5.70% | 9.6% |
| 22nd | Thailand | 5.70% | -10.9% |
| 23rd | Chile | 7.40% | -7.5% |
| 24th | Costa Rica | 7.50% | -17.6% |
| 25th | Guyana | 13.00% | -61.0% |
| 26th | Guatemala | 13.40% | -61.8% |
| 27th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 15.20% | -3.8% |
| 28th | Yemen, Republic of | 15.40% | - |
| 29th | Morocco | 17.50% | 56.3% |
| 30th | Brazil | 19.10% | -6.4% |
| 31st | Panama | 19.80% | -0.5% |
| 32nd | Ecuador | 21.10% | 16.6% |
| 33rd | Mexico | 21.90% | 0.9% |
| 34th | Peru | 25.70% | -4.5% |
| 35th | Belize | 26.10% | 0.4% |
| 36th | El Salvador | 26.30% | 24.1% |
| 37th | Georgia | 26.80% | -5.0% |
| 38th | Moldova | 31.90% | 67.0% |
| 39th | Honduras | 32.30% | 17.5% |
| 40th | Nicaragua | 34.70% | -26.3% |
| 41st | Turkmenistan | 35.10% | - |
| 42nd | Belarus | 38.20% | 1,560.9% |
| 43rd | Mongolia | 39.70% | 79.6% |
| 44th | Kyrgyz Republic | 43.70% | - |
| 45th | Côte d'Ivoire | 44.10% | 7.8% |
| 46th | Pakistan | 50.30% | 11.0% |
| 47th | Zambia | 56.60% | 0.9% |
| 48th | Ghana | 65.30% | -18.8% |
| 49th | Gambia, The | 78.00% | - |
| 50th | Uzbekistan | 79.80% | - |
| 51st | Indonesia | 82.80% | 21.6% |
| 52nd | Burkina Faso | 86.40% | -1.4% |
| 53rd | Burundi | 87.60% | 3.1% |
FAQ
What was Zambia's poverty rate in 1998?▾
Zambia's poverty rate in 1998 was 56.60%. This ranked 47th globally.
How did Zambia's poverty rate change in 1998?▾
Zambia's poverty rate increased by 0.9% in 1998 compared to 1997.
Which country had the highest poverty rate in 1998?▾
Burundi had the highest poverty rate in 1998 at 87.60%.
What is the poverty rate of Zambia in 1998?▾
The poverty rate of Zambia in 1998 was 56.60%. This ranked 47th globally.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Zambia matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 1998. Historically: 128 occurrences, 35 successful (27%). Outcome 24 months later: 26.0%. View full analysis →
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