The table shows data for two countries. Indicator Country A Country B GDP per capita ($) 45 000 3 500 % living on less than $2.15/day 0.1 38 Life expectancy...
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The table shows data for two countries.
| Indicator | Country A | Country B |
|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita ($) | 45 000 | 3 500 |
| % living on less than $2.15/day | 0.1 | 38 |
| Life expectancy (years) | 81 | 54 |
| Adult literacy rate (%) | 99 | 62 |
Answer Details
The correct answer is Country B has a higher level of absolute poverty than Country A.
The data shows that 38% of Country B's population lives on less than $2.15 per day, compared to just 0.1% in Country A. Living below $2.15 per day is an internationally recognised measure of absolute poverty. Country B also has a much lower GDP per capita ($3,500 vs $45,000), lower life expectancy (54 vs 81 years), and a lower adult literacy rate (62% vs 99%), all of which are consistent with higher poverty.
The data does not provide information about income inequality within each country, so we cannot conclude which has higher inequality. There is no data on defence spending or economic growth rates, so those claims are not supported.
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