Extreme poverty affected more people in the past, but it’s still impacting millions, while billions of others earn less than the still-low $6.85 a day. What are the root causes of poverty? Here are 12 of the most significant examples: What causes poverty in the first place? Here are ten root causes: Download: Factsheet
Poverty is a global situation that must be dealt with globally. Some efforts are being made to that effect but not enough. Here are 20 poverty facts.
700 million people live in poverty. But why? Updated for 2025, these are some of the top causes.
Global poverty is one of the most pressing problems that the world faces today. The poorest in the world are often undernourished and without access to basic services such as electricity and safe drinking water; they have less access to education and suffer from much poorer health.
Learn about how poverty affects different demographics in the United States by looking at the most recent statistics and data.