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InfographicDecember 9, 2024

Ten key findings of the South Sudan Poverty and Equity Assessment Report

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  • Poverty is endemic
  • Poverty decreases with higher education
  • Agriculture is the main employer but famers likely to be poor
  • Multidimensional poverty is nearly universal
  • Nearly all South Sudanese households at risk
  • Poverty has increased over time
  • Food security situation has deteriorated
  • Low food production is a key driver of food insecurity
  • Limited market access exacerbates food insecurity
  • Shocks are pervasive but coping strategies are often exhausted