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Questions and Answers
How many low-income countries have reached middle-income level in the past 30 years?
How many low-income countries have reached middle-income level in the past 30 years?
- 10
- 45
- 56
- 24 (correct)
What is the current population of the combined middle-income countries?
What is the current population of the combined middle-income countries?
- 1.8 billion
- 3.9 billion (correct)
- 0.2 billion
- 2.6 billion
How many people were living in extreme poverty 30 years ago in the 24 countries that reached middle-income level?
How many people were living in extreme poverty 30 years ago in the 24 countries that reached middle-income level?
- 0.5 billion
- 0.8 billion
- 1.8 billion (correct)
- 0.2 billion
Which country has seen the largest reduction in extreme poverty among the 24 countries?
Which country has seen the largest reduction in extreme poverty among the 24 countries?
What was the percentage of the world's population living in low-income countries 30 years ago?
What was the percentage of the world's population living in low-income countries 30 years ago?
Study Notes
Low-Income to Middle-Income Transition
- Over the past 30 years, 24 low-income countries have progressed to middle-income level.
Current Population of Middle-Income Countries
- The combined population of all middle-income countries currently exceeds 3 billion people.
Extreme Poverty Among Transitioning Countries
- 30 years ago, approximately 1.2 billion people were living in extreme poverty across the 24 countries that later achieved middle-income status.
Largest Reduction in Extreme Poverty
- Among the 24 transitioning countries, China experienced the most significant reduction in extreme poverty levels.
Global Population in Low-Income Countries
- Three decades ago, nearly 40% of the world's population resided in low-income countries.
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Description
Test your knowledge on global income levels! Find out how much the share of low-income countries has changed in the past 30 years. Discover the impact of economic growth on their populations. Answer the question: What is the share today?
