Indicele global al sărăcie a crescut pentru prima dată de la crearea sa

The global multidimensional poverty index has risen for the first time since its inception in 2010, affecting 1.2 billion people, according to the UNDP. The 2026 report indicates an increase of 51.5 million people living in acute poverty compared to the previous year. This marks the first rise in sixteen years, prompting calls for urgent action. Over half of those affected are children, and demographic growth is a significant factor in this increase. Despite the overall rise, 33 countries have halved their poverty rates in the last fifteen years, with notable progress in Asia, particularly in China and Vietnam. Extreme poverty remains concentrated in rural areas, with 83.3% of the world's poor living there.