Poverty below 5%, extreme poverty rates minimal in India: SBI research

India's poverty rates dropped significantly below 5% in 2024, as revealed by the State Bank of India's study. Both rural and urban poverty saw major reductions, with rural poverty at 4.86% and urban poverty at 4.09%. Further adjustments may occur following the completion of the 2021 census.

Jan 3, 2025 - 15:30

Poverty below 5%, extreme poverty rates minimal in India: SBI research

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India's poverty rates dropped significantly below 5% in 2024, as revealed by the State Bank of India's study. Both rural and urban poverty saw major reductions, with rural poverty at 4.86% and urban poverty at 4.09%. Further adjustments may occur following the completion of the 2021 census.