Jamaica - Poverty headcount ratio at urban poverty line as a share of urban population
10.6
(%) in 2002
In 2002, urban poverty rate for Jamaica was 10.6 %. Though Jamaica urban poverty rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 1991 - 2002 period ending at 10.6 % in 2002.
The description is composed by Yodatai, our digital data assistant. Have a question? Ask Yodatai ›What is urban poverty rate?
Urban poverty rate is the percentage of the urban population living below the national urban poverty line.
What is Jamaica urban poverty rate?
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 10.6 | 7.07 % |
| 2001 | 9.9 | -21.43 % |
| 2000 | 12.6 | 13.51 % |
| 1999 | 11.1 | 101.82 % |
| 1998 | 5.5 | -75.88 % |
| 1992 | 22.8 | 41.61 % |
| 1991 | 16.1 |