Lowest Poverty in Limpopo

Top 48 cities ranked by lowest poverty

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All Countries · South Africa · Limpopo

Lowest 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 lowest poverty rates in Limpopo demonstrate strong economic conditions where most residents have adequate financial resources. Elandskraal has a poverty rate of just 31.2%.

Low poverty rates typically reflect a combination of strong job markets, educated populations, and higher wage levels. These communities often feature well-funded public services, good school systems, and active civic engagement.

While low poverty rates are encouraging, some of these cities maintain their statistics partly through high costs of living that effectively price out lower-income residents, raising questions about housing equity and economic diversity.

Did You Know?

1. Only 31.2% of residents in Elandskraal live below the poverty line.
2. The federal poverty line for a family of four is approximately $31,200 per year (2024).
3. Cities with the lowest poverty rates tend to also rank high in education, income, and safety metrics.

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