Peru has made significant progress in reducing poverty over the past two decades, but recent challenges have reversed many of these gains. While modest poverty reduction is projected through 2026, Peru...
Type: BriefReport#: 200721Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
The national poverty rate in Yemen was last reported in 2014 and was estimated to be 48.6 percent of the population, marking an increase of 13.4 percentage points from the poverty rate reported in 2005....
Type: BriefReport#: 200760Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
Poverty in the Palestinian territories has increased steadily over the past decade, rising from 25.8 percent in 2011 to 29.2 percent in 2016/17,
and reaching 32.8 percent in 2023 (pre-conflict, national...
Type: BriefReport#: 204938Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) continues its efforts to reignite growth and create more and better jobs, but progress remains constrained. The regional growth rate is expected to edge up slightly...
Type: PublicationReport#: 204958Date: October 1, 2025Author:
Maloney, William F. ;
Vuletin, Guillermo Javier ;
Garriga, Pablo ;
Morales Lema, Raul Alejandro
In 2020, the national poverty headcount in Comoros was 44.8 percent, based on the latest budget survey conducted before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ongoing investments in the Galawa Hotel and El-Maarouf...
Type: BriefReport#: 200644Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
Paraguay has made significant progress in reducing poverty over the past two decades, with the national poverty rate falling from 51.4 percent in 2003 to 20.1 percent in 2024. However, four main structural...
Type: BriefReport#: 200726Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
Thailand faces substantial tail risks from climate change, including the risks of a severe flood or drought. From a risk mitigation perspective, adaptation responses should also account for the possibility...
Type: Country Climate and Development ReportReport#: 204871Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
The Uganda Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) uses a scenario approach to assess options for responding to climate challenges while achieving long-term growth aspirations. It models the impact...
Type: Country Climate and Development ReportReport#: 202698Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
Haiti has endured recurrent shocks, with the effects of natural disasters, including the 2010 earthquake and multiple hurricanes, compounded by conflict and social unrest. The lack of productive jobs and...
Type: BriefReport#: 200665Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
Nepal has achieved a remarkable reduction in poverty over the past decade. However, progress on poverty reduction remains threatened by economic downturns and climate disasters. This vulnerability stems...
Type: BriefReport#: 200716Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
Poverty levels in Niger have remained nearly stagnant, with the national poverty rate hovering around 41 percent from 2018 to 2021. Tackling inequalities and closing gender gaps is essential in the battle...
Type: BriefReport#: 200718Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
Between 2000 and 2019, El Salvador made significant progress in poverty reduction, with the percentage of households living below the official poverty line dropping from 38.7 percent to 22.8 percent. However,...
Type: BriefReport#: 200733Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
Following decades of remarkable declines in poverty and inequality, progress in Thailand has slowed since 2015. Headline labor market indicators have stabilized, with total employment declining by just...
Type: BriefReport#: 200744Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
Uzbekistan has made notable progress in reducing poverty since 2021. Another round of tariff increases in electricity and gas is scheduled for May 2025. While energy prices surged after the May 2024 tariff...
Type: BriefReport#: 200755Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
The Thailand Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) identifies ways in which Thailand can achieve economic development that is greener and more climate resilient. Despite several decades of development...
Type: Country Climate and Development ReportReport#: 204871Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
Between 2016 and 2019, Albania experienced strong economic growth, which significantly reduced poverty levels. By 2024, the employment rate averaged 68.6 percent, with male employment increasing by 2.0...
Type: BriefReport#: 200620Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
Living conditions in Bolivia slightly improved in 2023, following the post-pandemic rebound in 2021. The poverty rate declined to 14.1 percent in 2023 ($6.85/day per capita 2017 PPP), down from 15.2 percent...
Type: BriefReport#: 200630Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
World Bank projections indicate that between 2023 and 2024, the poverty rate in Brazil declined from 21.7 to 20.9 percent (USD 6.85, 2017 PPP), marking the fourth year of poverty reduction, although its...
Type: BriefReport#: 200631Date: October 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
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