Oct 2, 2025 · Fighting poverty in all of its dimensions lies at the core of the World Bank’s work. We work closely with governments to develop sound policies so that poor people can improve their livelihoods, …

Sep 11, 2025 · If a family's total income is less than the official poverty threshold for a family of that size and composition, then they are considered to be in poverty.

Latest news and information from the World Bank and its development work on poverty. Access facts, statistics, project information, development research from experts and latest news about poverty.

The Poverty and Shared Prosperity series provides a global audience with the latest and most accurate estimates on trends in global poverty and shared prosperity.

Sep 14, 2021 · This report presents data on income, earnings, income inequality & poverty in the United States based on information collected in the 2021 and earlier CPS ASEC.

Jun 5, 2025 · Measuring Poverty The World Bank’s mission is to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. To effectively monitor progress toward this goal, it is critical to measure …

Sep 12, 2023 · This report presents data on poverty in the United States based on information collected in the 2023 and earlier CPS ASEC.

Poverty, Inequality, and Human Development The Poverty, Inequality and Human Development team conducts research across a wide range of topics that broadly covers issues related to improving the …

Sep 9, 2025 · This report presents data on income, earnings, income inequality & poverty in the United States based on information collected in the 2024 and earlier CPS ASEC.

Nov 15, 2024 · Poverty rates across surveys differ in a number of ways, such as in the length and detail of questionnaires, the number of households included (sample size), reference periods, and the …