Poverty Headcount, National Poverty Line
The percentage of the population living below the national poverty line. National estimates are based on population-weighted estimates from household surveys. World Development Indicators, most recent publication series SI.POV.NAHC. Alternative source: the country’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: http://www.imf.org/external/np/prsp/prsp.asp
Source: World Development Indicators
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