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Because of a rapid increase in population, the absolute number of people in poverty has probably risen.

由于人口快速增长，贫困人口的绝对数字可能已经上升。

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Relying mainly on our own efforts, China has reduced the population living in absolute poverty from 250 million to 15 million in less than 30 years.

中国主要依靠自己努力，在不到30年时间内使绝对贫困人口从2.5亿减少到1500万。

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In sub-Saharan Africa, half the population is living in absolute poverty.

BBC: Attacking world poverty

Over time, the proportion of the population living in poverty, as measured by some objective and absolute standard, should be declining.

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