19.60 million persons 1999
| Year | Value (million persons) |
|---|---|
|
1999 |
19.6 |
|
1998 |
20.7 |
|
1997 |
20.9 |
|
1996 |
18.2 |
|
1994 |
14.8 |
|
1993 |
13.5 |
| Number of poor at $3.2 a day | 39.1 | million persons (1999) |
| Number of poor at $5.5 a day | 66.8 | million persons (1999) |