In response to Kenton Thomas:
In 2000, the average income was $US8000 (based on purchasing power parity), including 2.4 billion people with incomes lower than $US1000.
The proportion of people living on less than 1, 2, 4 and 11 United States dollars per day is available in the economy category.
Other statistics you should consult include:
- The income distribution to the richest 10% and poorest 10% in each country. Globally, the richest 13% of people in the world receive 45% of the worlds (PPP) income. In conrast, the poorest 42% pf people receive only 9% of the worlds income
- The United Nations Human Development Index which ranks countries according to GDP as well as health and education factors.
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