capita
Americannoun
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See per capita
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anatomy the plural of caput
Example Sentences
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Several studies suggest that GDP per capita has declined by at least 6%, a serious recession in a period when most other major nations have seen modest economic growth.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
The designation would require a gross annual income per capita above $4,000 dollars, compared with present $2,700.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
State employment since 2012 has increased by 84,000, or 34% on a per capita basis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
But Brazil and Argentina, whose average income per capita is well below this threshold, have won eight World Cup titles combined.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
The number of police officers per capita in the United States rose about 14 percent during the 1990s.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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