Countries with the Highest Poverty Rates (2020)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2020
Extreme poverty — living on less than $2.15 per day — affects hundreds of millions of people. These 25 countries have the highest poverty rates in 2020.
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 | 45.5% | 2022 |
| 9 |  Burkina Faso | 42.1% | 2021 |
| 10 |  Nigeria | 41.8% | 2022 |
| 11 |  Guinea-Bissau | 39.9% | 2021 |
| 12 |  Chad | 39.5% | 2022 |
| 13 |  Ethiopia | 38.6% | 2021 |
| 14 |  Rwanda | 38.6% | 2023 |
| 15 |  Mali | 36.1% | 2021 |
| 16 |  Togo | 34.7% | 2021 |
| 17 |  Benin | 27.2% | 2021 |
| 18 |  Cameroon | 26.7% | 2021 |
| 19 |  Pakistan | 23.0% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Gambia, The | 22.0% | 2020 |
| 21 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 20.8% | 2021 |
| 22 |  Syrian Arab Republic | 18.0% | 2022 |
| 23 |  Senegal | 17.9% | 2021 |
| 24 |  South Africa | 17.4% | 2022 |
| 25 |  Honduras | 15.7% | 2024 |
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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 115 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.