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The Ascent of the Developing World

A comprehensive analysis of global poverty reduction, economic growth, education, healthcare, democracy, and conflict in developing countries, showcasing the remarkable progress and future prospects.

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The Ascent of the Developing World

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  1. the GREAT SURGE The Ascent of the Developing World STEVEN RADELET

  2. Global Poverty is Falling Fast • Number of people living in absolute poverty ($1/day), 1820-2011

  3. $1.90/day Poverty (2011 PPP Number of People (left axis) Percentage (right axis)

  4. Shifting Fortunes Total Number of People in each Consumption Bracket

  5. Incomes are Growing GDP per Capita, Developing Countries (1960=100, unweighted average)

  6. Growth Includes Many More Countries

  7. More Children Are Living Percentage of Children Dying Before Age 5

  8. People are Living Longer Life Expectancy in Developing Countries

  9. More People are Educated Average years of Schooling Completed Among Adults

  10. Democracy is Spreading Total Number of Democracies, Developing Countries

  11. There are Far Fewer Wars Number of Major Civil Wars in Developing Countries

  12. And Far Fewer Battle Deaths Total Number of Battle Deaths, All Conflicts

  13. But Many Are Still Left Behind… Average Income Levels, 3 Groups of Developing Countries

  14. The Beginning of the End of Extreme Poverty? Three Projections Percentage of people with incomes less than $1.25/day

  15. Incomes Continue To Climb Average Income in Developing Countries, Population Weighted, Excluding China (Constant Prices, 1994=100)

  16. World Population: High, Medium, and Low Projections

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