





The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2024 reveals that 1.1 billion people live in acute poverty, with 40% in conflict zones. Ethiopia highlights these issues, with 72% of its population multidimensionally poor amid ongoing conflicts. The government’s misaligned priorities exacerbate the crisis, led by claims of prosperity amid worsening conditions.
Furthermore, of Ethiopia’s 120 million population, 86 million are in poverty—a staggering 72%—the highest percentage of a population in poverty in the world. Additionally, of the 86 million in poverty, 50% are children. (Ethiopian Policy Institute)