Haiti remains the poorest country in Latin America and the Caribbean and among the poorest countries in the world. In 2024, Haiti had a GDP per capita of $ 2,142.62 USD and a GINI …

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 …

The World Bank Group supports the delivery of essential needs and basic services for people across Yemen, while helping build capacity and resilience for the future.

Malawi remains one of the poorest countries in the world despite making significant economic and structural reforms to sustain economic growth. The economy is heavily dependent on …

The World Bank Group works with Moldova to increase formal employment, improve human capital, boost competitiveness, and foster green and resilient investments.

The world’s 26 poorest economies, home to about 40 percent of all people who live on less than $2.15 a day, are deeper in debt than at any time since 2006 and increasingly vulnerable to …

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a sparsely populated, landlocked country at the heart of the African continent, with a surface area of 623,000 km². Despite being endowed with abundant …

Latest news and information from the World Bank and its development work on poverty. Access facts, statistics, project information, development research from experts and latest news about …

Latest World Bank news, data, research and development indicators for Central America. Access economy facts, statistics, and project information from World Bank experts.

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 …