Over 1.2 billion live in extreme poverty
The United Nations Development Programme announced that, for the first time since 2010, the Global Poverty Index has increased, reaching 1.2 billion people suffering from extreme poverty—a rise of 51.5 million compared to the previous year. This increase is attributed to population growth and primarily affects rural areas in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. While some countries, such as China and Vietnam, have succeeded in reducing poverty levels, poverty remains a significant challenge, particularly due to inadequate housing and essential services.
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