
20/10/2024
Approximately 97% of the world's poorest people live in Africa and Asia, according to the United Nations. Africa accounts for 43% (736 million) and Asia for 29% (505 million). Poverty rates vary across countries, with Sub-Saharan Africa having the highest rate (43%). Conflict, corruption, lack of education, and inadequate infrastructure contribute to poverty.
Source: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and World Bank reports.
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