May 1, 2024 · Developing Countries More than three-fourths of the world's population live in so-called developing countries: nations that may not have a stable economy, energy supply, or advanced …

Jun 10, 2025 · The World Development Indicators is a compilation of relevant, high-quality, and internationally comparable statistics about global development and the fight against poverty. The …

Apr 21, 2018 · Groupings are primarily based on the regions used for administrative purposes by the World Bank. There are two main variants: one which includes all economies, and one which …

WDI is currently organized according to six main thematic areas: Poverty and Inequality: Indicators that measure the incidence and depth of poverty according to national and international definitions, as …

Nov 8, 2024 · The urgent need to address climate change involves both mitigation and adaptation. Despite high returns on adaptation investments, funding remains stagnant, with developing countries …

Aug 2, 2023 · The timeliness, frequency, accessibility, quality, and comparability of household surveys are inadequate, particularly in the poorest countries. The availability and quality of poverty monitoring …

The Global Consumption Database is a one-stop source of data on household consumption patterns in developing countries. It is designed to serve a wide range of users—from researchers seeking data …

Aug 2, 2023 · Source: World Bank Group, Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) • “Rest of the World” refers to the group of advanced countries, such as the United States, Germany, Switzerland, France, …

If global fertility has declined so sharply, should the United States and other donor countries continue to invest in overseas population assistance programs, particularly family planning?

Abstract This study measures the relative role of poverty and cognitive skills on education attainment in developing countries, where a substantial portion of the population still live in poverty and poor …