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Working poverty rate

This snapshot presents global and regional trends along with the most recent country-level figures. All data are ILO modelled estimates, with the underlying employment figures based on the previous statistical standards and definitions adopted at the 13th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (ICLS) (ILO, 1982). For more details, refer to the relevant databases and their descriptions.

Quick definition: The working poverty rate is the share of persons in employment living in poverty as a percent of total employment. Poverty is defined using the international poverty line of US$2.15 per day in purchasing power parity (PPP).

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SDG indicator 1.1.1 - Working poverty rate (percentage of employed living below US$2.15 PPP) (%)AnnualSDG Labour Market Indicators (ILOSDG)Working poverty.csv    .dta    .xlsx.csv.gz
Employment by sex, age and economic class -- ILO modelled estimates, Nov. 2024 (thousands)AnnualILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST)Working poverty.csv    .dta    .xlsx.csv.gz
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