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flag South Africa's poverty rate fell to 37.9% by 2023, yet 10.8 million still live in food poverty.

flag South Africa's poverty rate declined from 57.5% in 2006 to 37.9% in 2023, with 23 million people living below the lower-bound poverty line of R1,300 per month, according to Stats SA's latest report. flag While progress was seen across all poverty measures, children under 17 remain the most affected group, making up 43.1% of the poor despite a drop from 69.4% in 2006. flag Poverty among working-age adults, especially 35 to 44, is rising, and rural areas face double the urban poverty rates. flag Older adults saw the greatest improvement due to social grants. flag Despite overall decline, 10.8 million still live below the food poverty line, highlighting persistent inequality.

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