UN Report Reveals Over 1 Billion People in Acute Poverty

The study highlights that children make up more than half of those affected, with conflict zones experiencing the highest poverty rates.

The Multidimensional Poverty Index shows 1.1 billion people live in acute poverty, with 455 million in conflict-affected areas.
Children under 18 account for 584 million of those in poverty, representing 27.9% of the global child population.
India, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Congo collectively house nearly half of the world's impoverished population.
Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia are home to 83.2% of the world's poorest people.
The report underscores the need for peace investments to effectively reduce poverty in conflict settings.