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Number of people living below the international poverty line of PPP $1.9 per day

Definition:

  • The number of people living below the international poverty line of US$1.9 (PPP) per day refers to refers to the total population living on a consumption or income level that translates to less than $1.9 (adjusted for purchasing power parity) per day. This metric is used to gauge extreme poverty on a global scale.
  • International Poverty Line: This is a benchmark set by the World Bank to identify extreme poverty globally. It's currently set at $1.90 per day, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP).
  • PPP (Purchasing Power Parity): This adjusts prices to account for the relative cost of living in different countries. For example, $1.9 might buy a lot more in a country with a low cost of living than in a country with a high cost of living.
  • Consumption or Income Level: This refers to the amount of money a person spends or earns on basic necessities each day, such as food, shelter, clothing, and healthcare.

Unit of Measure:

  • Count

Year:

  • 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

Source:

  • BPS - SUSENAS KOR

SDG Indicators:

  • 1

CPAP Outcome:

  • Social Policy Child Poverty

CPAP Output:

  • 4.1 Evidence base

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Last Updated April 6, 2024, 09:48 (UTC)
Created April 6, 2024, 09:38 (UTC)