Poverty and Inequality Platform

The Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) is an open data platform developed by the World Bank Group that provides comprehensive data on poverty, inequality, and shared prosperity. Launched in 2016, the platform aims to facilitate evidence-based policy design and monitoring of progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The World Bank, headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, manages the platform in collaboration with partner organizations, including national statistical offices, research institutions, and United Nations agencies. PIP hosts a wide range of data, including household survey data, national accounts, and price data, to measure poverty rates, inequality indices, and other welfare indicators. The platform allows users to access and visualize data for over 160 countries, with time series data going back several decades. Users can generate custom reports, maps, and charts using the platform's interactive tools, enabling them to explore trends and disparities across regions and demographics. The platform is built using modern web technologies, including R and Python-based data processing, to ensure accuracy and efficiency. The World Bank provides training and technical support to help users, including policymakers and researchers, effectively utilize the platform's data and tools. PIP is part of the World Bank's broader efforts to promote open data and transparency in development statistics. The platform has been instrumental in supporting poverty reduction efforts, with its data widely used in academic research, policy analysis, and public advocacy. In addition to providing access to data, PIP offers resources and guidance on poverty measurement and analysis, helping users understand the methodologies and limitations of the data. The platform is regularly updated with the latest survey and national accounts data, ensuring that users have access to the most current and relevant information.