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How has COVID-19 impacted world poverty?

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The pandemic has caused people to lose jobs, income and even their homes. Image: Unsplash/Jonathan Kho

Carolina Sánchez-Páramo
Directrice mondiale , Banque mondiale pour la pauvreté
Ruth Hill
Lead Economist, Poverty and Equity Global Practice, World Bank
Daniel Gerszon Mahler
Young Professional, Development Data Group, World Bank
Nishant Yonzan
Consultant, Poverty and Inequality Unit, Development Data Group, World Bank
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Compared to pre-pandemic projections. Image: World Bank Group
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COVID-19 has forced a spike in the extreme poverty rate. Image: World Bank Group
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The poorest have been hit hardest. Image: World Bank Group
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