Poverty Rate by Country 2025
Global Poverty Rate
% below $2.15/day
People in Extreme Poverty
worldwide
Highest Rate - South Sudan
% in poverty
Countries with Highest Poverty Rates (%)
Poverty Rate by Region (%)
Global Poverty Rate Trend (%)
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Understanding Global Poverty
Poverty rate measures the percentage of population living below the poverty line. 712 million people live in extreme poverty globally. Our poverty data trackspoverty by country, regional rates, and historical trends.
Also known as extreme poverty, income poverty, and absolute poverty, this metric is closely related to development, inequality, and economic opportunity.
Our poverty statistics covers multiple dimensions including by country, by region, over time, and multidimensional poverty measures.
How We Calculate Poverty Rate
Our live counters use verified data from World Bank, converted to real-time estimates using linear interpolation. All calculations are transparent and documented.
Data compiled by: CreatorMeter Research Team
Sources verified: 2025-12-23