<human>:  What regions of the world have the highest rates of poverty?
<bot>: The regions of the world with the highest rates of poverty are primarily located in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. According to the World Bank, around 40% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa and 32% of the population in South Asia live in extreme poverty. Other regions of the world with high poverty levels include Latin America and the Caribbean, with 26% poverty rates, and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, with 14%.