Every country hit and the surprising exemptions - Some of the world’s weakest economies in Asia are among those hardest-hit ...

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nearly 7 percent of the world's population—nearly 600 million people—will still struggle in extreme poverty. Within-country inequality increased in as many countries as it declined, but after decades ...

Among the cities on this list, poverty rates range from just under ... but in many parts of the country, serious financial hardship is far more common.

Population growth continues to shape the world, especially in the most populated countries like China, India, and Indonesia.