Poorest Economies Face Toughest Conditions in Two Decades
Oct 11, 2024 · 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 …
Haiti - World Bank Group
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 …
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 …
Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report 2024 - World Bank Group
The World Bank has set a clear mission: ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity on a livable planet. This report offers the first postpandemic assessment of global progress on this agenda.
Democratic Republic of Congo | World Bank Group
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.
Yemen - World Bank Group
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 | World Bank Group
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, …
For Poorest Economies, Next 25 Years Could Prove Decisive
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.
Burkina Faso - World Bank Group
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 …
For the Poorest Countries, Climate Action is Development in Action
No country is immune to the impacts of climate change, but the world’s poorest countries will bear the greatest burden. Over the last decade, they have been hit by nearly eight times as many natural …