1990s
1.3 billion people (over a fifth of the world's population) live below the international poverty line of $1/day and a further 1.6 billion (another quarter of the world's population) survive on between one and two dollars In the latter half of the 1990s, one third of the world's willing to work population was either unemployed or underemployed, the worse situation since the 1930s.

In 1960 the combined incomes of the richest fifth of the world's population were 30 times greater than the poorest fifth. By 1991 it was over 60 times and in 1998, 78 times as high.

In 1997, the under 5 mortality rate in industrialised countries was 8/1000 live births. In 1997, the under 5 mortality rate in developing countries was 169/1000 live births In 1993 there were 244 doctors per 100,000 people in the first world In 1993 there were 13 doctors per 100,000 people in the third world In 1997, 41% of the total Third World population had no access to safe water.

In 1997, 57% of the people living in the Third World had no access to sanitation In 1997, 40% of all Third World children under the age of 5 were underweight or starving.

In 1996 the average daily intake of calories in the Third World was 2090 cal, unchanged since 1970. About 840 million people worldwide are now malnourished.

SDG Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere

2020s
Since 1990, more than 1.2 billion people have risen out of extreme poverty. In 2020, 9.2% of the world survived on less than $1.90 a day, compared to nearly 36% in 1990.

The number of children under the age of 5 dying Emostly from preventable causes such as poverty, hunger, and disease Eis less than half of what it was in the 1990s, dropping from about 34,200 a day to over 14,200 in 2020.

The COVID Pandemic: Global extreme poverty rose in 2020 for the first time in over 20 years as the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic compounded the forces of conflict and climate change, which were already slowing poverty reduction progress. About 100 million additional people are living in poverty as a result of the pandemic.

Estimates show that climate change will drive 68 million to 132 million into poverty by 2030. Climate change is a particularly acute threat for countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia Ethe regions where most of the global poor are concentrated

The goal of bringing the global absolute poverty rate to less than 3 percent by 2030, which was already at risk before the crisis, is now beyond reach without swift, significant, and substantial policy action.

Source: United Nations Development Programme, World Bank, IMF and other sources

Poverty Stats and SDG #1 The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1 aims to eradicate poverty in all its forms worldwide by 2030. Here's an overview of the progress and challenges related to this goal: Progress Achieved: Between 1990 and 2020, over 1.2 billion people rose out of extreme poverty. In 1990, nearly 36% of the global population lived on less than $1.90 a day, but by 2020, this proportion had decreased to 9.2%. Child mortality rates have significantly improved. The number of children under the age of 5 dying daily - mostly from preventable causes such as poverty, hunger, and disease - dropped from about 34,200 in the 1990s to over 14,200 in 2020. Challenges and Setbacks: COVID-19 Pandemic: The pandemic led to a rise in global extreme poverty for the first time in over two decades. Approximately 100 million additional people were pushed into poverty due to the pandemic's economic disruptions. Climate Change: Projections indicate that climate change could drive 68 million to 132 million people into poverty by 2030, with Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia being the most affected regions. Future Outlook: If current trends persist, an estimated 575 million people will still be living in extreme poverty by 2030, and only one-third of countries are expected to have halved their national poverty levels. Key Targets of SDG 1: Eradicate Extreme Poverty: By 2030, eliminate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as living on less than $2.15 a day. Reduce Poverty by Half: By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women, and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions. Implement Social Protection Systems: Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, achieving substantial coverage of the poor and vulnerable by 2030. Ensure Equal Rights: By 2030, ensure all men and women, particularly the poor and vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology, and financial services, including microfinance. Build Resilience: By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social, and environmental shocks and disasters. Conclusion: While significant strides have been made in reducing global poverty over the past few decades, recent challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change have hindered progress. Achieving SDG 1 by 2030 requires renewed commitment, substantial policy actions, and global cooperation to address these setbacks and accelerate poverty reduction efforts.