Feb 20 • 01:59 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

More than 15% of Amazon residents have left poverty, reveals research

A study by Fundação Getulio Vargas shows that over 15% of residents in Amazonas have escaped poverty between 2022 and 2024, reflecting a national trend of economic improvement.

According to a recent survey conducted by Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), over 15% of the population in Amazonas transitioned out of poverty between 2022 and 2024, achieving higher income levels. The research indicates that this shift corresponds with a national reduction in poverty, where more than 17.4 million Brazilians improved their financial status, representing an approximate 8.44% increase in the country's overall economic well-being. As a result, the percentage of Amazon residents belonging to income classes A, B, and C climbed from 45.42% to 60.63% over the same two-year period, marking a significant economic advance for the state.

The classification of income levels puts Class A at above 20 minimum wages, Class B at incomes between 10 and 20 minimum wages, and Class C with earnings from 4 to 10 minimum wages. This prominent growth in income distribution highlights ongoing socio-economic improvements in the Amazonas region, as well as aligns with the observations made by the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance regarding the effectiveness of social programs such as Bolsa Família. Reports indicate that a segment of the population that previously depended on these programs has successfully enhanced their financial condition.

One notable example of this change is Rojefferson Moraes, a public servant from the North Zone of Manaus, who is the first in his family to graduate high school. His story exemplifies the migration towards better economic conditions that many in the Amazonas region are now experiencing, suggesting not just a fleeting improvement, but a potential for lasting upward mobility as more individuals escape the grips of poverty and redefine their circumstances.

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