More than 25% of the world's population lives in countries whose population is poorer than the Canada population was a century ago.

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This is true. Many developing countries today have a standard of living and level of economic development that is lower than what Canada had in the early 1900s. According to World Bank data, as of 2021, over 25% of the world's population lives in extreme poverty, which is defined as living on less than $1.90 USD per day. This is a stark contrast to Canada in the early 1900s, which was already a developed country with a relatively high standard of living.

More Than 25% of the World's Population Lives in Countries