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According to the search results, the percentage of people under 18 living below the poverty line varies by year and country. In the United States, the child poverty rate was 16.3% in 2022, which is higher than the overall poverty rate. In 2023, about 15.3 percent of children under 18 years old were living below the poverty line in the United States. Globally, children under the age of 18 comprise more than half of those living in extreme poverty. These statistics highlight the significant impact of poverty on children and the importance of addressing this issue. For more detailed information, you can refer to sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau here and Statista here.