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

Definition:

• The percentage of adults living below the international poverty line of US$1.9 (PPP) per day refers to the proportion of the adult population living on less than US$1.9 per day, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP).
• Percentage: This refers to the proportion of adults within a population.
• International poverty line of US$1.9 (PPP) per day: This 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): This 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.
• Therefore, the percentage of adults below the international poverty line of US$1.9 (PPP) per day indicates the proportion of adults living in extreme poverty according to a globally standardized measure.

Unit of Measure:

• Count

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