Malawi - Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty line

50.7 (%) in 2019

In 2019, poverty rate at national poverty line for Malawi was 50.7 %. Though Malawi poverty rate at national poverty line fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2004 - 2019 period ending at 50.7 % in 2019.

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What is poverty rate at national poverty line?

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

What is Malawi poverty rate at national poverty line?