World Bank Group – International Development, Poverty and Sustainability

world-bank:category/prosperity

692 million

people lived below the $2.15 per day poverty line in 2024.

Source: World Bank (2024), Poverty and Inequality Platform. pip.worldbank.org

world-bank:category/planet

$2.4 trillion

in economic, environment and health benefits can be generated by 2040 if we shift 10% of the most distortive agricultural subsidies to green innovations.

Source: World Bank (2022), Repurposing Agricultural Policies and Support

world-bank:category/people

50%

of women are in the labor force vs. 80% for men. Since 1990, women have not seen their participation in the labor force increase.

Source: World Bank Group Gender Data Portal

world-bank:category/prosperity

1.2 billion

young people in developing countries will reach working age over the next decade. Yet only about 420 million jobs are expected to be created.

Source: World Bank