it's 20% reduction in the rate. as in, 2014 percentage of population in poverty was 11.3%, 2017 percentage of population in poverty was 9.5% hence a 15.9% dec

it's 20% reduction in the rate. as in, 2014 percentage of population in poverty was 11.3%, 2017 percentage of population in poverty was 9.5% hence a 15.9% decrease in the percentage of population in poverty.