Countries with the Highest Poverty Rates (2020)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2020
Compare the share living below $3.00 a day at 2021 PPP. Household surveys can measure income or consumption and may cover different years.
Congo, Dem. Rep. leads with poverty at $3.00/day (2021 PPP, %) 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 $3.00/day (2021 PPP, %)
| # | Country | Poverty at $3.00/day (2021 PPP, %) | 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 $3.00/day (2021 PPP, %) in 2020?
Congo, Dem. Rep. has the highest poverty at $3.00/day (2021 PPP, %) 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.