poverty line
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A slide into poverty, pre-dating Tinubu, has continued for millions, with more than 60 percent of Nigerians now living below the poverty line, according to the World Bank, up from 40 percent in 2019.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Her daily transport costs were around $0.78, a small but significant injection into the local economy in a country where most of the population live beneath the poverty line.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
Grandparent-headed households living below the poverty line total 17%, compared to 11% of older adults living without young relatives, according to the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
The share of Peruvians living below the poverty line fell to 25.7% in 2025 from 58.7% in 2004.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Over half of the eight thousand residents lived below the poverty line.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
