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UNDP report: Global multidimensional poverty rises to 1.2 billion people

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The 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index, published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the University of Oxford, reports that the number of people living in multidimensional poverty has risen to 1.2 billion. This marks the first increase in the index since its inception in 2010, representing an addition of 51.5 million people compared to the previous year.

Children are disproportionately affected, accounting for 51.5% of those in poverty, totaling 617 million. Additionally, approximately 83% of the affected population resides in rural areas. The report identifies population growth as a significant factor contributing to this rise.

While the overall trend is concerning, the report highlights varying regional outcomes. Some nations, including Egypt, Nepal, and Tajikistan, have successfully reduced both their poverty rates and the total number of people affected. In contrast, countries like Angola and Zambia saw poverty rates decline, but total numbers rose due to rapid population growth. Nigeria recorded a significant reversal of previous gains, experiencing an increase in both its poverty rate and the number of people living in poverty.

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Alexander De Croo · Alexander de Cro · China · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Nigeria · Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative · Sub-Saharan Africa · United Nations Development Programme · University of Oxford · Vietnam

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