This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.
Indicator available |
Proportion of population below the international poverty line |
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Indicator description |
Proportion of population below the international poverty line is defined as the percentage of the population living on less than $1.90 a day at 2011 international prices. The ‘international poverty line’ is currently set at $1.90 a day at 2011 international prices. |
Geographical coverage |
United Kingdom |
Unit of measurement |
Percentage (%) |
Definitions |
The ‘international poverty line’ is currently set at $1.90 a day at 2011 international prices. Purchasing power parity (PPP) is a measurement of prices in different countries that uses the prices of specific goods to compare the absolute purchasing power of the countries’ currencies. |
Available disaggregations |
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Calculations |
None |
Other information |
For the main UK data series on low income households see the Households below average income (HBAI) statistics. Please note that the HBAI statistics should not be compared to those living under the international poverty line, however they may give a more representative view of low income households in the United Kingdom. Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has not been identified in collaboration with topic experts. |
Data last updated | 11 November 2021 |
Metadata last updated | 21 March 2022 |