Solomon Islands: Poverty at 5.50 USD per day
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| Solomon Islands |
Poverty ratio, percent living on less than 5.50 USD a day |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 88.50 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2005 - 2012 |
| Average | 89.75 |
| Min - Max | 88.50 - 91.00 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2012 is 88.5 percent, a decline from 91 percent in 2005. In comparison, the world average is 28.25 percent, based on data from 83 countries. Historically, the average for the Solomon Islands from 2005 to 2012 is 89.75 percent. The minimum value, 88.5 percent, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 91 percent was recorded in 2005.
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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 | 37.10 | 2012 | index points |
| Poverty ratio | 12.70 | 2012 | percent |
| Poverty at 1.90 USD per day | 26.60 | 2012 | percent |
| Poverty at 5.50 USD per day | 88.50 | 2012 | percent |
| Top 10 percent income share | 29.20 | 2012 | percent |