The new ‘international poverty line’ is set at $2.15 per person per day using 2017 international prices. The new poverty line replaces the $1.90 a day at 2011 prices. In Iceland this proportion is 0%. Figures from the World Bank Development Research Group.

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Headline data

Proportion of population below the international poverty line
Year Value
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
2007 0
2008 0
2009 0
2010 0
2011 0
2012 0
2013 0
2014 0
2015 0
2016 0
2017 0
2018 0
2018 0
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0

Source: World Bank

Geographical Area: Iceland

Unit of Measurement: Percentage (%)

Footnote:

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Iceland statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Icelandic statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Icelandic-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Proportion of population below the international poverty line
Indicator description

Proportion of population below the international poverty line is defined as the percentage of the population living on less than $2.15 a day at 2017 international prices.
Geographical coverage

Iceland
Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)
Definitions

The ‘international poverty line’ is currently set at $2.15 a day at 2017 international prices.
Calculations

None
Comments and limitations

Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts.

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Proportion of population below the international poverty line, by sex, age, employment status and geographical location (urban/rural)
Target number

1.1
UN designated tier

1
UN custodian agency

World Bank
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (pdf 894kB) opens in a new window
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