Poverty & Inequality in North America
9 indicators covering poverty & inequality for North America.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty headcount ratio at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) | 0.9% | 2024 | down 25.0% | 12th |
| Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) | 0.7% | 2024 | down 22.2% | 9th |
| Poverty headcount ratio at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) | 1.1% | 2024 | down 15.4% | 12th |
| Poverty headcount ratio at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) | 1.7% | 2024 | down 19.0% | 13th |
| Prosperity gap | 1.2 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day | 2024 | down 14.3% | 13th |
| Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) | 0.8% | 2024 | down 20.0% | 12th |
| Poverty headcount ratio at societal poverty line | 19.3% | 2024 | up 6.0% | 12th |
| Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) | 1.1% | 2024 | down 15.4% | 13th |
| Population living in slums | 0.2% | 2022 | down 14.6% | 32nd |