poverty line
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That’s a relative term, and it’s obviously a separate concept from those living on the poverty line.
From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026
The district also has the highest poverty rate in the city, with 42% of people living below the poverty line, according to the 2020 Census.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Around half of the population of the oil-rich country lives below the poverty line, according to the World Bank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
The World Bank estimates that almost 40% of Angolans could be living below the international poverty line of $3 per day.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
Over half of the eight thousand residents lived below the poverty line.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
