Comments to indicator 10.2.1
The indicator is calculated by Statistics Faroe Islands as the proportion of the population with a equivalised disposable income below 50% of the median household income.

It is not possible to assess the number of people with disabilities as sufficient information is not recorded in the register data

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At risc of poverty by sex, age, measure, year and unit
Year Value Units Series
2009 3.8 pct. Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
2010 3.6 pct. Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
2011 3.9 pct. Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
2012 4.2 pct. Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
2013 4.2 pct. Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
2014 4.0 pct. Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
2015 3.8 pct. Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
2016 3.4 pct. Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
2017 3.3 pct. Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
2018 3.0 pct. Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
2019 2.7 pct. Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
2020 2.4 pct. Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
2021 2.7 pct. Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities

Source: Statistics Faroe Islands

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Footnote: Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries## Target 10.2# By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all,#irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economi c or other status##  Indicator 10.2.1#  Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities##Definition#The indicator is calculated by Statistics Faroe Islands as the proportion of the p opulation with a equivalised disposable income below 50% of the median household income. It is not possible to assess the number of people with disabilities as sufficient information is not recorded in the register data.

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Indicator

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

Target 10.2: 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
Metadata update

2024-07-29
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

World Bank (WB)
Related indicators

Indicator 1.1.1: Proportion of population below the international poverty line, by sex, age, employment status and geographical location (urban/rural)

Indicator 1.2.1: Proportion of population living below the national poverty line, by sex and age

Indicator 10.1.1: Growth rates of household expenditure or income per capita among the bottom 40 per cent of the population and the total population.
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