Countries with the Highest Poverty Rate (2026) (2020)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2020
Despite global progress, extreme poverty persists. In 2020, {#1} has the highest poverty rate at {#1_value} of its population living on less than $2.15/day.
Congo, Dem. Rep. leads with poverty at $2.15/day (%) of 85.3%.
Mozambique ranks #2 at 81.4%.
Burundi ranks #3 at 74.2%.
Zambia ranks #4 at 71.7%.
Central African Republic ranks #5 at 71.6%.
Top 25 Countries by Poverty at $2.15/day (%)
| # | Country | Poverty at $2.15/day (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 85.3% | 2020 |
| 2 |  Mozambique | 81.4% | 2022 |
| 3 |  Burundi | 74.2% | 2020 |
| 4 |  Zambia | 71.7% | 2022 |
| 5 |  Central African Republic | 71.6% | 2021 |
| 6 |  Madagascar | 69.2% | 2021 |
| 7 |  Niger | 60.5% | 2021 |
| 8 |  Kenya | 46.9% | 2022 |
| 9 |  Burkina Faso | 42.1% | 2021 |
| 10 |  Nigeria | 41.8% | 2022 |
| 11 |  Guinea-Bissau | 39.9% | 2021 |
| 12 |  Chad | 39.5% | 2022 |
| 13 |  Rwanda | 38.6% | 2023 |
| 14 |  Ethiopia | 38.6% | 2021 |
| 15 |  Mali | 36.1% | 2021 |
| 16 |  Togo | 34.4% | 2021 |
| 17 |  Benin | 27.2% | 2021 |
| 18 |  Cameroon | 26.7% | 2021 |
| 19 |  Gambia, The | 22.0% | 2020 |
| 20 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 20.9% | 2021 |
| 21 |  Senegal | 17.9% | 2021 |
| 22 |  Syrian Arab Republic | 16.5% | 2022 |
| 23 |  Honduras | 15.7% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Kosovo | 10.0% | 2022 |
| 25 |  Guatemala | 9.7% | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest poverty at $2.15/day (%) in 2020?
Congo, Dem. Rep. has the highest poverty at $2.15/day (%) at 85.3% in 2020.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 109 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.