Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative

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Mapping the MPI

Explore global multidimensional poverty around the world using OPHI’s mapping tools. They show how poverty differs by country (a darker colour indicates a higher MPI, and therefore greater poverty), and within countries, according to OPHI’s analysis of sub-national poverty in 66 countries.

This new section of the site now features world poverty maps that show sub-national breakdowns of MPI poverty, and interactive maps to help you navigate through the world according to the MPI. You can choose to explore the world by either the MPI as a whole or by individual dimensions and indicators of MPI poverty. You can also see the intensity and incidence of poverty (the MPI’s two component parts) individually, allowing you to zoom in even closer and explore the character of poverty.

Multidimensional Poverty Index Headcount Ratio Average deprivation among the poor (A) Child Mortality
Cooking Fuel  Safe Drinking Water  Electricity Asset Ownership
     
Nutrition Improved Sanitation School
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Years of Schooling

Mapping the MPI – explore global poverty through OPHI’s interactive map

Explore global multidimensional poverty around the world using OPHI’s interactive world map. It shows how poverty differs by country (a darker colour indicates a higher MPI, and therefore greater poverty).

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