- Name
- Proportion of population living below the national poverty line.
- Indicator purpose
- The purpose of this indicator is to measure the proportion of the population living below the national poverty line, to assess progress towards achieving poverty reduction. This indicator provides essential data on monitoring poverty, which is critical for understanding the extent of the population living in poverty. By monitoring this indicator, policymakers, stakeholders, and organizations can make informed decisions to promote sustainable development and address poverty reduction. This indicator helps to ensure that all individuals are included in efforts to achieve poverty reduction, thereby contributing to the overall objective of sustainable, inclusive, and equitable growth.
- Abstract
- This indicator measures the proportion of the population living below the national poverty line to monitor progress towards poverty reduction. It is defined as the percentage of the total population living below the national poverty line, which is $7.35 BZD a day (as of 2018). The relevance of this indicator lies in its ability to provide critical data on monitoring poverty. The data for this indicator is collected through household surveys, and it is calculated by dividing the total population living below the national poverty line by the total population. By tracking this indicator, stakeholders can gain valuable insights into the current poverty situation in Belize, enabling them to make informed decisions to promote sustainable development and address poverty reduction.
- Unit of measure
- Percent (%). The unit of measure is the proportion of the population living below the national poverty line.
- Other characteristics
- The data represents a national scope achieved through household surveys. This data is available for the years 2009 and 2018.
- Classification used
- Not applicable
- Disaggregation
- District, Urban/Rural, Sex.
- Key statistical concepts
- The calculation of this indicator involves collecting data through household surveys. The indicator is calculated using the following formula: total population living below the national poverty line divided by total population. The data is then disaggregated by relevant categories such as district, Urban/Rural, Sex.
- Recommended uses
- Monitoring and Evaluation: tracks progress towards SDG Target 1.2, ‘By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions’.
Reporting and Accountability: report progress to stakeholders, including government and international organizations, to ensure accountability and transparency in achieving SDG Target 1.2.
- Other comments
- All international metadata can be extracted from https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/.
- Target 2030
- 2. By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions
