Nigeria has experienced the world's highest rise in multidimensional poverty, with 17.9 million more people affected from 2021 to 2024. The multidimensional poverty rate increased from 33 percent to 38.7 percent, highlighting significant challenges in poverty reduction efforts.

Nigeria Multidimensional Poverty Report
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An estimated 113 million Nigerians face deprivations in health, education, and living standards, according to the 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index report by UNDP and OPHI. The report indicates a rise in Nigeria's multidimensional poverty rate from 33% in 2021 to 38.7% i

Nigeria saw a significant increase in multidimensional poverty, with 17.9 million more people falling into poverty from 2021 to 2024, according to the 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index report by the United Nations Development Programme and the Oxford Poverty and Human De

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