Jamaica JM: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population

Jamaica JM: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population data was reported at 19.900 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 17.600 % for 2010. Jamaica JM: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 19.100 % from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2012, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.600 % in 1991 and a record low of 9.900 % in 2007. Jamaica JM: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jamaica – Table JM.World Bank.WDI: Poverty. 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.; ; World Bank, Global Poverty Working Group. Data are compiled from official government sources or are computed by World Bank staff using national (i.e. country–specific) poverty lines.; ; This series only includes estimates that to the best of our knowledge are reasonably comparable over time for a country. Due to differences in estimation methodologies and poverty lines, estimates should not be compared across countries.

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