Poverty headcount ratio in the Dominican Republic 2021

The poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines in the Dominican Republic increased by 0.5 percentage points (+2.14 percent) in 2021. With 23.9 percent, the poverty headcount ratio thereby reached its highest value in the observed period. Notably, the poverty headcount ratio continuously increased over the last years.
These figures refer to the share of the population living below the poverty line, based on parameters set by relevant authorities.

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