Percentage of adults below international poverty line of US$1.9 (PPP) per day

Definition:

• Percentage of adults living below the international poverty line of US$1.9 (PPP) per day refers to the percentage of adult population living on less than US$1.9 per day, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP). It indicates the proportion of adults living in extreme poverty according to a globally standardized measure.
• International poverty line of US$1.9 (PPP) per day is a benchmark set by the World Bank to identify extreme poverty on a global scale. It represents the minimum amount of income per person, adjusted for purchasing power differences between countries, that is needed to meet basic needs for food, shelter, clothing, and other essential items.
• Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) is an economic concept that compares the currencies of different countries based on their ability to buy similar goods and services. It takes into account that the same amount of money might buy different things in different places.

Unit of Measure:

• Percent (%)

Year:

• 2015

Source:

• BPS - SUSENAS KOR

SDG Indicator:

• 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