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Why Developing Economies Need a New Playbook
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Why Developing Economies Need a New Playbook
Find out the latest outlook on the global economy, and why developing economies are falling further behind.
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As AI Alters Middle-Class Jobs, Can It Also Help the Poor?
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As AI Alters Middle-Class Jobs, Can It Also Help the Poor?
A Strong Foundation: Türkiye Builds Back Better
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A Strong Foundation: Türkiye Builds Back Better
New Push to Expand Africa’s Electricity Access
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New Push to Expand Africa’s Electricity Access
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Together we can create a  world free of poverty on a livable planet
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Data for Development

Essential data to guide decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate impact.

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44 percent
of the world's population lives on less than $6.85 per day, the poverty line for upper-middle-income countries.
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Source: World Bank (2024), Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report
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733 million
people globally suffered from malnutrition in 2023, a sharp increase since 2019.
Source: FAO (2024), State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World
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80+ percent
of the global population without access to electricity lives in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Source: World Bank (2024), Tracking SDG7
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850 million
people globally lack any official form of identification.
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Source: World Bank, ID4D Global Dataset
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World Bank Group Annual Report 2024
World Bank Group Annual Report 2024
Responding to intertwined challenges and becoming a faster, simpler, and more efficient World Bank Group.
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Global Economic Prospects, January 2025
Global Economic Prospects, January 2025
The global economy is stabilizing, but developing economies still face a tough slog ahead.
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Building Health System Resilience
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Jordan: Economic Opportunities for Syrian Refugees and Host Communities
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​​Enhancing Cyber Resilience in Developing Countries​
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PROTECTION FOR THE POOREST
221.8 million
people directly benefited from social safety net operations
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GREEN AND BLUE PLANET AND RESILIENT POPULATIONS
123.2 million
people supported with enhanced resilience to climate risks
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CONNECTED COMMUNITIES
142.4 million
people benefited from improved access to transportation
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Mission 300 Is Not Just a Number
Mission 300 Is Not Just a Number
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The Transformative Power of IDA
The Transformative Power of IDA
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Poverty, Prosperity and Planet: Where We Stand
Poverty, Prosperity and Planet: Where We Stand
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