Highest Poverty in Limpopo

Top 48 cities ranked by highest poverty

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All Countries · South Africa · Limpopo

Highest Poverty — Limpopo

1 Elandskraal 31.2%

2 Malamulele 31.2%

3 Northam 31.2%

4 Namakgale 31.2%

5 Lenyenye 31.2%

6 Tukakgomo 31.2%

7 Ga-Kgapane 31.2%

8 Ka-Mhinga 31.2%

9 Mankoeng 31.2%

10 Bochum 31.2%

11 Sebayeng 31.2%

12 Hluvukani 31.2%

13 Thulamahashi 31.2%

14 Welverdiend 31.2%

15 Mathibela 31.2%

16 Merry Pebble Stream 31.2%

17 Lillydale 31.2%

18 Justicia 31.2%

19 Nthabalala 31.2%

20 Tshandama 31.2%

21 Ludlow 31.2%

22 Senwamokgope 31.2%

23 GaSekhaolelo 31.2%

24 Babirwa 31.2%

25 Dwarsloop 31.2%

26 Phalaborwa 31.2%

27 Thohoyandou 31.2%

28 Mokopane 31.2%

29 Bela Bela 31.2%

30 Louis Trichardt 31.2%

31 Nkowakowa 31.2%

32 Musina 31.2%

33 Modimolle 31.2%

34 Mankweng 31.2%

35 Lebowakgomo 31.2%

36 Giyani 31.2%

37 Polokwane 31.2%

38 Thabazimbi 31.2%

39 Acornhoek 31.2%

40 Marapong 31.2%

41 Mookgophong 31.2%

42 Praktiseer 31.2%

43 Amandelbult 31.2%

44 Duiwelskloof 31.2%

45 Lephalale 31.2%

46 Vaalwater 31.2%

47 Tshitereke 31.2%

48 Tzaneen 31.2%

Cities with the highest poverty rates in Limpopo face deep economic challenges affecting a significant portion of their population. Elandskraal has a poverty rate of 31.2%.

High poverty rates impact communities in multiple ways: reduced access to healthcare and healthy food, lower educational outcomes, higher crime rates, and deteriorating infrastructure. These challenges are interconnected and require comprehensive solutions.

Addressing poverty in these cities requires a multi-pronged approach including economic development, affordable housing, quality education, healthcare access, and workforce training programs targeting underserved populations.

Did You Know?

1. In Elandskraal, 31.2% of residents — roughly 1 in 3 people — live below the poverty line.
2. Child poverty rates in these cities are often even higher than the overall rate, sometimes exceeding 40%.
3. Poverty is measured by household income relative to family size — the threshold varies from $15,060 for an individual to $31,200 for a family of four.

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