Goal 10 - Reduce inequality within and among countries

Indicator 10.2.1 - Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities

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Global Metadata

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the United Nations Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata documentation on all indicators in Goal 10, unless otherwise noted, is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

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SDG Indicator Name Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
SDG Target Addressed By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
Definition of SDG Indicator The indicator is calculated as the proportion of persons living in households (adjusted for household size) below 60% of the national median income, using population-weighted subgroup estimates from household surveys.
UN Designated Tier 3
UN Custodial Agency World Bank

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