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.

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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?