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UNDP report finds deepening multidimensional poverty in Myanmar
37Mpeople
People in Myanmar experiencing overlapping crises
A UNDP report says more than 37 million people in Myanmar are experiencing overlapping crises linked to poverty, conflict, economic instability and disasters. It identifies major deprivation in health, living standards and access to essential services.
- Myanmar
- United Nations Development Programme
- Layers of Deprivation: Multidimensional Poverty in Myanmar
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- 37Mpeople
People in Myanmar experiencing overlapping crises
“with over 37 million people – 68 per cent of the population – experiencing overlapping crises”
- 68%
Share of Myanmar's population experiencing overlapping crises
“68 per cent of the population”
- 80%
Share of multidimensional poverty accounted for by health and living-standard deficits
“Deficits in health and living standards account for more than 80 per cent of multidimensional poverty.”