Latest news on poverty

Here are some of the latest news and updates on poverty:

Global Poverty

• According to the World Bank, the number of people living in extreme poverty (less than $1.90 a day) has declined from 1.9 billion in 1990 to 736 million in 2015. However, progress has slowed down in recent years, and the goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is still uncertain. (Source: World Bank, 2020)
• The United Nations estimates that 736 million people, or 9.2% of the global population, still live in extreme poverty. (Source: UN News, 2020)

Poverty in the United States

• According to the US Census Bureau, the poverty rate in the United States was 12.9% in 2020, with 33.7 million people living in poverty. (Source: US Census Bureau, 2020)
• The number of people living in poverty in the US has increased by 3.5 million since 2019, with the poverty rate rising from 12.5% to 12.9%. (Source: US Census Bureau, 2020)
• The poverty rate for children under 18 was 16.2% in 2020, with 12.1 million children living in poverty. (Source: US Census Bureau, 2020)

Poverty in Europe

• According to the European Commission, 116 million people, or 23.7% of the EU population, were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2019. (Source: European Commission, 2020)
• The poverty rate in the EU has remained stable since 2015, with 16.9% of the population living below the poverty line. (Source: Eurostat, 2020)
• The UK has seen a significant increase in poverty since the 2010s, with 14% of the population living in poverty in 2019. (Source: Joseph Rowntree Foundation, 2020)

Poverty and COVID-19

• The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed millions of people into poverty, with the World Bank estimating that an additional 88 million people will be pushed into extreme poverty by the end of 2021. (Source: World Bank, 2020)
• The pandemic has also exacerbated existing poverty and inequality, with marginalized communities and low-income households being disproportionately affected. (Source: UN News, 2020)
• The International Labor Organization estimates that the pandemic has resulted in a loss of 200 million jobs worldwide, with many of these jobs being held by low-income workers. (Source: ILO, 2020)

Poverty and Climate Change

• Climate change is expected to increase poverty and inequality, with the World Bank estimating that climate-related disasters could push an additional 143 million people into poverty by 2050. (Source: World Bank, 2020)
• The poorest and most vulnerable communities are often the most affected by climate-related disasters, with limited access to resources and infrastructure to mitigate the impacts. (Source: UN News, 2020)
• The Green Climate Fund has estimated that climate change could push 143 million people into poverty by 2050, with the majority of these people living in Africa and Asia. (Source: Green Climate Fund, 2020)

These are just a few examples of the latest news and updates on poverty. Poverty remains a significant challenge globally, and it is essential to continue addressing its root causes and working towards a more equitable and sustainable future.