Percentage of children below international poverty line of US$3.1 (PPP) per day [Draft]

Definition:

• Percentage of children below international poverty line of US$3.1 (PPP) per day is an indicator of child poverty. It is calculated as the percentage of children under a specific age (usually under 18) living in households where per capita consumption is below the international poverty line. The international poverty line of US$3.1 (PPP) per day represents the minimum level of consumption needed to meet basic needs for food, shelter, clothing, and other essential items. PPP stands for purchasing power parity, which is an adjustment for differences in the cost of living across countries.

Unit of Measure:

• Percent (%)

Year:

• 2015

Source:

• BPS - SUSENAS KOR

SDG Indicators:

• 1.1.1 Proportion of the population living below the international poverty line by sex, age, employment status and geographical location (urban/rural)

CPAP Outcome:

• Social Policy Child Poverty

CPAP Output:

• 4.1 Evidence base