A recent report highlights the state of multidimensional poverty across Nigeria 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), revealing stark disparities in the levels of deprivation experienced by citizens. The data showcases significant challenges, especially in the northern regions, with Sokoto State recording the highest percentage of multidimensional poverty at 90.5%.
Top 10 Most Affected States:
- Sokoto: 90.5%
- Bayelsa: 88.5%
- Gombe: 86.2%
- Jigawa: 84.3%
- Plateau: 84%
- Yobe: 83.5%
- Kebbi: 82.2%
- Taraba: 79.4%
- Ebonyi: 78%
10.Zamfara: 78%
The southern state of Bayelsa stands out as the second most affected, with 88.5% of its population experiencing multidimensional poverty, indicating that the issue transcends regional boundaries.
States with Moderate Poverty Levels:
In the middle range, states like Enugu (63.1%), Rivers (62.4%), and Kogi (61.3%) show moderate levels of multidimensional poverty, with noticeable room for improvement.
Least Affected States:
At the other end of the spectrum, Ondo (27.2%), Lagos (29.4%), and Abia (29.8%) have the lowest percentages of their populations experiencing multidimensional poverty, highlighting better access to basic needs and services. Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, stands out for its relatively low poverty rate despite its large population.
Full List of Multidimensional Poverty Levels:
- Sokoto: 90.5%
- Bayelsa: 88.5%
- Gombe: 86.2%
- Jigawa: 84.3%
- Plateau: 84%
- Yobe: 83.5%
- Kebbi: 82.2%
- Taraba: 79.4%
- Ebonyi: 78%
- Zamfara: 78%
- Cross River: 75.4%
- Benue: 75%
- Bauchi: 73.9%
- Kaduna: 73.9%
- Katsina: 72.7%
- Borno: 72.5%
- Akwa Ibom: 71.3%
- Niger: 69.1%
- Adamawa: 68.7%
- Ogun: 68.1%
- Kano: 66.3%
- Enugu: 63.1%
- Rivers: 62.4%
- Kogi: 61.3%
- Nasarawa: 60.7%
- Oyo: 48.7%
- Kwara: 48.3%
- FCT: 48.3%
- Delta: 47.6%
- Imo: 40.7%
- Osun: 40.7%
- Ekiti: 36%
- Edo: 35.4%
- Anambra: 32.1%
- Abia: 29.8%
- Lagos: 29.4%
- Ondo: 27.2%
