Belize: Poverty at 5.50 USD per day
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| Belize |
Poverty ratio, percent living on less than 5.50 USD a day |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 66.80 |
| Year | 1999 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1993 - 1999 |
| Average | 67.20 |
| Min - Max | 61.80 - 70.50 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 1999 is 66.8 percent, a decline from 68.6 percent in 1998. In comparison, the world average is 50.33 percent, based on data from 36 countries. Historically, the average for Belize from 1993 to 1999 is 67.2 percent. The minimum value, 61.8 percent, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 70.5 percent was recorded in 1996.
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Definition: Poverty headcount ratio at $6.85 a day is the percentage of the population living on less than $6.85 a day at 2017 international prices.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini inequality index | 53.30 | 1999 | index points |
| Poverty at 1.90 USD per day | 19.60 | 1999 | percent |
| Poverty at 5.50 USD per day | 66.80 | 1999 | percent |
| Top 10 percent income share | 42.40 | 1999 | percent |