The State of the Poor: Where are the Poor and where are they Poorest?1 Extreme poverty in the world has decreased considerably in the past three decades (figure 1). In 1981, more than half of citizens …

Oct 2, 2025 · Fighting poverty in all of its dimensions lies at the core of the World Bank’s work. We work closely with governments to develop sound policies so that poor people can improve their livelihoods, …

Haiti remains the poorest country in Latin America and the Caribbean and among the poorest countries in the world. In 2024, Haiti had a GDP per capita of $ 2,142.62 USD and a GINI index of 0.41 …

IDA assistance has targeted the poorest and most vulnerable Yemeni households and communities, helping them cope with the impact of the crisis through income support, cash transfers, health and …

Malawi remains one of the poorest countries in the world despite making significant economic and structural reforms to sustain economic growth. The economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, …

The world’s 26 poorest economies, home to about 40 percent of all people who live on less than $2.15 a day, are deeper in debt than at any time since 2006 and increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters …

Dec 12, 2024 · The next 25 years could prove decisive in determining whether the world’s 26 poorest countries progress to middle-income status, a new World Bank analysis shows.

The World Bank is helping to fight poverty and improve living standards for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, through education, energy, health and other social services.

Jun 5, 2025 · The extreme poverty line captures how the poorest countries define poverty, which is less relevant in middle-income countries. Therefore, the World Bank also uses higher poverty lines that …

Latest news and information from the World Bank and its development work in Burkina Faso. Access Burkina Faso’s economy facts, statistics, project information, development research from experts …