Which measure represents the international definition of poverty?
A) total fertility rate
B) under age 5 mortality
C) percentage of the population living on less than $2 per day
D) gender equity
E) GDP average annual percent growth

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The international definition of poverty is based on the percentage of the population living on less than $2 per day. This measure is used by various international organizations such as the World Bank and United Nations to track poverty rates across the world. Choices A, B, D, and E are not measures of poverty, but rather relate to fertility, mortality, gender equity, and economic growth respectively.

Which Measure Represents the International Definition of Poverty