Lowest Poverty in Mpumalanga

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest poverty

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All Countries · South Africa · Mpumalanga

Lowest Poverty — Mpumalanga

1 Emalahleni 31.2%

2 Middelburg 31.2%

3 eMbalenhle 31.2%

4 Somaroboro 31.2%

5 Mbombela 31.2%

6 Standerton 31.2%

7 Ermelo 31.2%

8 Delmas 31.2%

9 Piet Retief 31.2%

10 Bethal 31.2%

11 Barberton 31.2%

12 Kwaggafontein 31.2%

13 Trichardt 31.2%

14 Lydenburg 31.2%

15 Matsulu 31.2%

16 Balfour 31.2%

17 Siyabuswa 31.2%

18 Volksrust 31.2%

19 Mkhuhlu 31.2%

20 Leslie 31.2%

21 Phola 31.2%

22 Lukwatini 31.2%

23 Calcutta 31.2%

24 Lebohang 31.2%

25 Nhlazatje 31.2%

26 Driefontein 31.2%

27 Hendrina 31.2%

28 White River 31.2%

29 Kamaqhekeza 31.2%

30 Schoemansdal 31.2%

31 Redhill 31.2%

32 Moloto South 31.2%

33 Hlanganani 31.2%

34 Komatipoort 31.2%

35 Secunda 31.2%

36 Mafemani 31.2%

37 Carolina 31.2%

38 Belfast 31.2%

39 Vaalbank 31.2%

40 Sabie 31.2%

41 Driekoppies 31.2%

42 Kinross 31.2%

43 Kriel 31.2%

44 Tekwane 31.2%

45 Breyten 31.2%

46 Thubelihle 31.2%

47 Daggakraal 31.2%

48 Fernie 31.2%

49 Empuluzu 31.2%

50 Amersfoort 31.2%

51 Thulamahashe 31.2%

52 Xikhusese 31.2%

53 Maboke 31.2%

54 Tjakastad 31.2%

55 Bolla-Tau 31.2%

56 Allemansdrif 31.2%

57 Embhojeni 31.2%

58 Evander 31.2%

59 Oakley 31.2%

60 Emtfuntini 31.2%

61 Machadodorp 31.2%

62 Buyisonto 31.2%

63 Motetema 31.2%

64 Leeuwfontein-C 31.2%

65 Khokhamoya 31.2%

66 Mmametlhake 31.2%

67 Mhlambanyatsi 31.2%

68 Morgenzon 31.2%

69 Shatale 31.2%

70 Tsakani 31.2%

71 Kamalamule 31.2%

72 Marite 31.2%

73 Nthrowane 31.2%

74 eManzana 31.2%

75 Wakkerstroom 31.2%

76 Gemsbokspruit 31.2%

77 eMvelo 31.2%

78 Kamhlushwa 31.2%

79 Bosfontein 31.2%

80 Burgersfort 31.2%

81 Emgwenya 31.2%

82 Magogeni 31.2%

83 Lothair 31.2%

84 Edinburgh A 31.2%

85 KwaThandeka 31.2%

86 Madyembeni 31.2%

87 Glenmore 31.2%

88 Maviljan A 31.2%

89 Madras A 31.2%

90 Grootvlei 31.2%

91 Godide 31.2%

92 Dullstroom 31.2%

93 eMakhazeni B 31.2%

94 Perdekop 31.2%

95 Doornkop 31.2%

96 Thabakgolo 31.2%

97 Orinoco A 31.2%

98 Ngema Tribal Trust 31.2%

99 Ekulindeni 31.2%

100 Kumana 31.2%

Cities with the lowest poverty rates in Mpumalanga demonstrate strong economic conditions where most residents have adequate financial resources. Emalahleni 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 Emalahleni 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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