US EditionRise in Conflicts Fuel Extreme Poverty - World Bank
- The World Bank released a June 27 report showing that 39 economies face conflict or instability, with 21 in active conflict, causing widespread poverty and economic loss.
- Since the early 2000s, the number of conflicts and associated deaths has increased more than threefold, leading to economic stagnation in affected areas and driving a rise in extreme poverty.
- The report indicates that severe conflicts resulting in the deaths of over 150 individuals per one million population are often followed by an approximate 20% reduction in GDP per capita over a five-year period, leading to deteriorating economic conditions.
- In 2025, 421 million people live on less than $3 a day in conflict zones, a figure projected to reach 435 million by 2030, with nearly two-thirds of these countries enduring conflict for 15+ years.
- The World Bank highlights the significant benefits of conflict prevention and plans to hold a major international summit in 2026 focused on closing financial shortfalls for rebuilding efforts and reducing poverty in affected areas.
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