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Spatial clusters of poverty among rural women in Nigeria: analysis and underlying predictors

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  • Tolulope Rachael Jerumeh

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Poverty is a major global challenge, with growing evidence of its feminisation in developing countries like Nigeria. This study uses data from the 2018/2019 Nigeria Living Standard Survey to identify poverty hotspots and predictors among rural women in Nigeria. Results reveal that 75.9% of rural women are multidimensionally poor, with poverty hotspots in the North West and North East regions. Key determinants include household size, expenditure, education, land ownership and access to credit. The study recommends focusing poverty reduction efforts on these high-poverty areas, improving health, living standards, work opportunities and resilience to shocks to meet global and national goals.

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  • Tolulope Rachael Jerumeh, 2025. "Spatial clusters of poverty among rural women in Nigeria: analysis and underlying predictors," Spatial Economic Analysis, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 20(4), pages 705-727, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:specan:v:20:y:2025:i:4:p:705-727
    DOI: 10.1080/17421772.2025.2490552
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