China Population below poverty line

Population below poverty line: 13.4%
note: in 2011, China set a new poverty line at RMB 2300 (approximately US $363; this new standard is significantly higher than the line set in 2009, and as a result, 128 million Chinese are now considered below the poverty line (2011)

Definition: National estimates of the percentage of the population falling below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub-groups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of February 21, 2013

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• Poverty headcount ratio at $1.25 a day (PPP) (% of population) - thematic map - World Bank indicator
• Poverty headcount ratio at $1.25 a day (PPP) (% of population) - country comparison - World Bank indicator