617 million children at risk from poverty
The 2026 United Nations Development Programme report reveals that the number of people experiencing multidimensional poverty worldwide has risen to approximately 1.2 billion for the first time since monitoring began in 2010, representing an increase of 51.5 million people compared to previous statistics. The report indicates that more than half of these individuals, or 617 million children, suffer from deprivations in health, education, and living standards, with over 80% of them residing in rural areas. It clarifies that population growth and shifts in demographic composition have contributed to this rise, emphasizing that this increase serves as a warning signal, as it includes issues such as food shortages, lack of clean water, poor education, and limited access to essential services. Nonetheless, 33 out of 89 countries with available data have succeeded in halving their levels of multidimensional poverty over the past 15 years, highlighting the possibility of progress despite the challenges. The report measures deprivation across health, education, and living standards, offering a broader picture of the intertwined deprivations that impact individuals' lives, especially children and residents of rural areas.
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