Extreme poverty remains highly concentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa and in fragile and conflict-affected economies. Of the 27 countries classified as Low-Income Economies (GNI Per Capita < $1,045, according to the World Bank) 23 are in Africa, which remains the continent most affected by poverty.
Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for over 60 percent of the global extreme poor, and over 35 percent of the population in the region lived below the international poverty line (less than $2.15 a day).
In these challenging times marked by inflation, climate change, pandemics, and geopolitical tensions, it is crucial to address poverty in Africa, in order to achieve sustainable development goals and promote global prosperity.
