The United Nations has warned that the world is falling behind on its goal to end extreme poverty by 2030 under the Sustainable Development Goals.

According to the UN, about 808 million people, one in every 10 globally, were living in extreme poverty in 2025. The updated figure follows a revision of the international poverty line to 3 dollars per day at 2021 purchasing power parity.

While poverty rates declined significantly over past decades, progress has slowed sharply. If trends continue, nearly 9 per cent of the global population could still be in extreme poverty by 2030.

The UN also raised alarm over hunger levels, which have climbed back to figures last recorded in 2005. Rising food prices in many countries have worsened poverty and food insecurity.

It described poverty as a multidimensional challenge driven by unemployment, exclusion and vulnerability to disasters, disease and economic shocks. Growing inequality, it added, threatens economic growth, social stability and peace.

On social protection, the UN noted that despite temporary expansions during COVID 19, nearly half the world’s population, about 3.8 billion people, remain without protection, including 1.4 billion children.

Although more than 100 countries introduced short term relief measures during the cost of living crisis, the agency stressed the need for permanent, universal and sustainable social protection systems.

The UN called on governments, businesses and citizens to work together to create inclusive growth, expand job opportunities, strengthen innovation and ensure no one is left behind by 2030.

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