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Poverty Rates by Country (1995–2023): Global Dataset

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This dataset compiles poverty rates by country from 1995 to 2023. It includes headcount ratio data at various poverty lines ($1.90, $3.20, and $5.50 per day in 2011 PPP), covering multiple countries and regions. Data sourced from the World Bank, UNDP, and CEPAL. Variables include: country, year, poverty headcount ratio (%), poverty gap, number of people in poverty, and income inequality indicators. Suitable for cross-country comparison and longitudinal analysis of poverty trends.

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