Global Poverty Dashboard
Comprehensive overview of SDG 1 progress and key indicators
Global Poverty Trend (2000-2030)
Regional Poverty Rates
Poverty Distribution by Region
2030 Projections
Key Insights
Progress Stalled
COVID-19 reversed 3+ years of gains. An estimated 574M (7%) will remain poor in 2030 without accelerated action.
Regional Concentration
Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 61.5% of global extreme poor (442M), up from 53% in 2015.
Financing Gap
Current $920B annual spending falls $1.7T short of the $2.6T needed to achieve SDG 1 by 2030.
KPI Analytics
Detailed performance indicators across all poverty dimensions
SDG 1 Targets & Indicators
Official UN targets with 13 measurable indicators
Goal: By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty (less than $2.15/day 2017 PPP).
Goal: Reduce at least by half the proportion living in poverty by national definitions.
Goal: Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and achieve substantial coverage.
Goal: Ensure equal rights to economic resources, basic services, ownership, property, financial services.
Goal: Build resilience of the poor and reduce exposure to climate and disaster shocks.
Goal: Ensure significant mobilization of resources for poverty eradication programs.
Goal: Create sound pro-poor and gender-sensitive policy frameworks.
Regional Analysis
Poverty metrics by World Bank regional classification
Regional Comparison Matrix
| Region | Population | Extreme Poor | Rate | MPI Rate | Fin. Inclusion | Social Protection | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Saharan Africa | 1.18B | 442M | 37.5% | 45.2% | 55% | 17.4% | Critical |
| South Asia | 1.94B | 132M | 6.8% | 20.3% | 68% | 29.2% | Improving |
| MENA | 493M | 37M | 7.5% | 8.1% | 52% | 38.5% | Stalled |
| Latin America | 659M | 27M | 4.1% | 4.2% | 74% | 61.4% | On Track |
| Europe & Central Asia | 933M | 14M | 1.5% | 1.8% | 85% | 84.1% | Advanced |
| East Asia & Pacific | 2.42B | 29M | 1.2% | 3.1% | 81% | 52.3% | Near Goal |
Country Profiles
Detailed poverty data for 193 UN member states
| Country | Region | Population | Poverty Rate | Poor (M) | MPI | Fin. Inc. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | SSA | 223M | 40.1% | 89.4 | 46.8% | 45% | Critical |
| DR Congo | SSA | 102M | 64.3% | 65.6 | 68.2% | 26% | Critical |
| India | SA | 1.44B | 10.0% | 144.0 | 16.4% | 78% | High Pop |
| Ethiopia | SSA | 126M | 32.0% | 40.3 | 53.8% | 35% | Critical |
| Madagascar | SSA | 30M | 77.8% | 23.3 | 72.5% | 18% | Critical |
| Tanzania | SSA | 67M | 44.9% | 30.1 | 52.0% | 47% | Critical |
| Bangladesh | SA | 173M | 13.5% | 23.4 | 24.6% | 53% | Improving |
| Indonesia | EAP | 277M | 5.5% | 15.2 | 7.4% | 52% | Progress |
| Pakistan | SA | 240M | 21.9% | 52.6 | 38.4% | 21% | Critical |
| Kenya | SSA | 54M | 37.1% | 20.0 | 42.3% | 82% | Mixed |
| Brazil | LAC | 216M | 5.4% | 11.7 | 4.2% | 84% | Progress |
| South Sudan | SSA | 11M | 82.3% | 9.1 | 89.7% | 9% | Crisis |
| Vietnam | EAP | 100M | 3.5% | 3.5 | 4.5% | 69% | Near Goal |
| China | EAP | 1.43B | 0.1% | 1.4 | 2.1% | 89% | Goal Met |
| Yemen | MENA | 34M | 18.8% | 6.4 | 47.2% | 6% | Crisis |
Poverty Hotspots
Critical zones requiring urgent intervention
Hotspot Definition
Areas with >50% extreme poverty rate OR >30% AND recent deterioration or humanitarian crisis. Currently 25 critical hotspots identified globally.
South Sudan
Civil conflict, displacement, economic collapse. 2.4M internally displaced.
Madagascar
Climate impacts, cyclones, drought. First climate-induced famine.
Central African Republic
Ongoing conflict, governance collapse, widespread displacement.
Burundi
Political instability, climate shocks, land scarcity.
DR Congo
World's largest humanitarian crisis. Conflict in eastern regions.
Mozambique
Cabo Delgado insurgency, cyclone impacts, climate vulnerability.
Sector Overview
Poverty reduction approaches across key intervention areas
Financial Inclusion
Mobile money, microfinance, digital banking expanding access to 1.4B unbanked adults.
Agriculture
Climate-smart agriculture, value chains, market access for 75% of world's poor in rural areas.
Social Protection
Cash transfers, pensions, unemployment insurance covering 46.9% of global population.
Education
Skills training, vocational education, literacy programs breaking poverty cycles.
Health
Universal health coverage, nutrition programs, maternal-child health reducing poverty traps.
Infrastructure
Energy, transport, digital connectivity enabling economic opportunity and services.
Financial Inclusion
Expanding access to financial services for the world's unbanked
Mobile Money Revolution
M-Pesa Model
Launched 2007 in Kenya, now 51M users across 9 countries. Proved mobile money can reach unbanked at scale. Lifted 194,000 Kenyan households (2%) from poverty.
Microfinance Impact
Grameen Model
Nobel Prize-winning microfinance pioneer. 9.4M borrowers, 97% women. Demonstrated poor are creditworthy with 98%+ repayment rates.
Social Protection Systems
Safety nets, cash transfers, and insurance protecting the vulnerable
Major Cash Transfer Programs
| Program | Country | Beneficiaries | Budget | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolsa Família / Auxílio Brasil | Brazil | 50M | $14B | 28% poverty reduction |
| PM-KISAN | India | 110M | $8B | Direct farmer income |
| Jan Dhan Yojana | India | 500M accounts | $20B saved | 80% financial inclusion |
| Pantawid Pamilya | Philippines | 18M | $2B | Conditional transfers |
| PSNP | Ethiopia | 8M | $1B | Food security safety net |
Funding Sources
Global financing flows for poverty reduction
Funding Sources Distribution
Top Donor Countries (ODA)
Budget Analysis
Global poverty reduction financing and the gap to 2030
Spending by Sector
Budget Trajectory to 2030
Organizations Database
200+ organizations working on poverty reduction globally
World Bank Group
Largest multilateral development institution providing financing, knowledge, and technical assistance.
UN World Food Programme
World's largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger and promoting food security.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
World's largest private foundation focused on global health and poverty.
M-Pesa
Mobile money service pioneering financial inclusion across Africa.
Grameen Bank
Nobel Prize-winning microfinance pioneer serving the poorest of the poor.
USAID
U.S. government agency providing economic and humanitarian assistance.
UNICEF
UN agency protecting children's rights and providing essential services.
BRAC
World's largest NGO implementing integrated development programs.
Oxfam International
Global movement fighting inequality and poverty through advocacy and programs.
Case Studies
Proven interventions with documented impact
WFP Building Blocks
Blockchain-Based Cash Transfers | Jordan, Bangladesh, Lebanon
WFP's blockchain platform enables refugees to receive aid via iris scan, eliminating banks and reducing transaction costs from 3.5% to 0.3%.
M-Pesa Kenya
Mobile Money Revolution | Kenya, Tanzania, 7 more countries
Research shows M-Pesa lifted 194,000 households out of poverty. Women-headed households saw 22% income increase.
Bolsa Família
Conditional Cash Transfers | Brazil
World's largest conditional cash transfer program. Conditions include school attendance and health checkups. Reduced extreme poverty from 9.7% to 4.3%.
BRAC Graduation Program
Ultra-Poor Graduation | Bangladesh, 40+ Countries
Integrated approach combining asset transfer, skills training, coaching, and savings. RCT evidence shows sustained 10-year income gains.
2030 Roadmap
Implementation timeline for achieving SDG 1
Foundation Phase
Strengthen data systems, expand social protection to 60% coverage, mobilize additional $200B in financing. Expand digital cash transfer systems.
Acceleration Phase
Achieve 85% financial inclusion, reduce extreme poverty to 6%, scale successful programs to 50+ countries. Integrate blockchain verification across major programs.
Consolidation Phase
Universal social protection floors, extreme poverty below 3%, resilience systems in all vulnerable countries. Full digital verification systems operational.
Achievement Phase
SDG 1 targets met or on clear trajectory. Sustainable financing mechanisms institutionalized. Poverty reduction embedded in all economic systems.