Poverty Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
Oct 2, 2025 · Fighting poverty in all of its dimensions lies at the core of the World Bank’s work. We work closely with governments to develop sound policies so that poor people can improve their …
Income and Poverty in the United States: 2020 - Census.gov
Sep 14, 2021 · This report presents data on income, earnings, income inequality & poverty in the United States based on information collected in the 2021 and earlier CPS ASEC.
How the Census Bureau Measures Poverty
Apr 9, 2025 · Learn how poverty thresholds are assigned and what sources of income are used to determine poverty status.
Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report 2024 - World Bank Group
The World Bank has set a clear mission: ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity on a livable planet. This report offers the first postpandemic assessment of global progress on …
June 2025 Update to Global Poverty Lines - World Bank Group
The World Bank has updated its global poverty lines. This latest revision uses 2021 purchasing power parities, as well as updated national poverty lines that better capture countries’ …
National Poverty in America Awareness Month: January 2025
Jan 15, 2025 · Poverty If a family's total income is less than the official poverty threshold for a family of that size and composition, then they are considered to be in poverty.
World Bank Group - International Development, Poverty and …
With 189 member countries, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership fighting poverty worldwide through sustainable solutions.
Poverty in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2023 - Census.gov
Sep 12, 2024 · Poverty is an important indicator of economic well-being. Federal and state policymakers, as well as community stakeholders often use poverty rates and income-to …
Supplemental Poverty Measure - Census.gov
Sep 9, 2025 · In 2009, the Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) created a Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) to replace previous experimental poverty measures.
Income and Poverty - Census.gov
Jun 13, 2025 · Income and Poverty Income is the gauge many use to determine the well-being of the U.S. population. Survey and census questions cover poverty, income, and wealth.