Poverty & Inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa
9 indicators covering poverty & inequality for Sub-Saharan Africa.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty headcount ratio at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) | 88.6% | 2024 | up 1.5% | — |
| Poverty headcount ratio at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) | 63.3% | 2024 | up 1.1% | — |
| Poverty headcount ratio at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) | 45.1% | 2024 | down 0.4% | — |
| Poverty gap at $3.00 a day (2021 PPP) | 17.2% | 2024 | down 2.3% | — |
| Prosperity gap | 11.5 average shortfall from a prosperity standard of $28/day | 2024 | unchanged | — |
| Poverty gap at $8.30 a day (2021 PPP) | 53.2% | 2024 | up 0.9% | — |
| Poverty headcount ratio at societal poverty line | 48.3% | 2024 | down 1.4% | — |
| Poverty gap at $4.20 a day (2021 PPP) | 27.9% | 2024 | down 0.7% | — |
| Population living in slums | 53.7% | 2022 | down 5.5% | — |