Jamaica - Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty line

19.9 (%) in 2012

In 2012, poverty ratio at national poverty line for Jamaica was 19.9 %. Though Jamaica poverty ratio at national poverty line fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 1992 - 2012 period ending at 19.9 % in 2012.

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What is poverty ratio at national poverty line?

National poverty headcount ratio is the percentage of the population living below the national poverty lines. National estimates are based on population-weighted subgroup estimates from household surveys.

What is Jamaica poverty ratio at national poverty line?