World’s 10 Poorest Countries Based on Percentage of Population Below Poverty Line

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9. Guatemala 

Poverty Rate: 59.3%

The government of Guatemala does not invest adequately in public services, which contributes to a high rate of poverty in the country. Due to the lack of investments, the citizens of Guatemala do not have a reliable access to quality education and an effective healthcare system. 

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