75.5 per cent rural Nigerians living below poverty line – World Bank
Image Credit: dailypost- About 75.5% of rural Nigerians live below the poverty line, indicating worsening economic hardship in rural areas according to the World Bank’s April 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief for Nigeria.
- Poverty is significantly higher in northern regions (46.5%) compared to southern zones (13.5%), with children and those lacking formal education disproportionately affected.
- Multidimensional poverty indicators reveal widespread deprivation, including lack of access to clean water, sanitation, electricity, and education.
- Despite recent economic reforms, high inflation and limited job opportunities continue to undermine living standards, prompting calls for urgent policy interventions to protect vulnerable populations and stimulate job creation.
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