Top 5 countries in Africa with the highest population of poor people

Nduta Waweru June 26, 2018

Top 5 countries in Africa with the highest population of poor people

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The Democratic Republic of Congo

In the DRC, approximately 60 million people live in poverty.  The country with a population of 84.7 million people has been under political conflict and strife, which has contributed to increased levels of poverty.  The situation has been made worse with the lack of political structure and sustainability.

Just like Nigeria, the poverty escape rate is at a negative (-3 per cent).

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: September 15, 2018

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