Guatemala and Honduras Lead Region in Multidimensional Poverty

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 23, 2026 · Originally reported June 21, 2026 by Infobae – Honduras

A CEPAL report finds Guatemala and Honduras have the highest rates of multidimensional poverty in Central America—measuring deprivation in health, education, housing, employment, and services—with Honduras at 12% and Guatemala at 28.9%, and both countries showing severe housing overcrowding above 40%.