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Indicator Values
1.2.1b Proportion of population living below the national poverty line by sex of household head (Percent)
1.2.1b Proportion of population living below the national poverty line by sex of household head (Percent)
Sex of Household Head | 2010 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
Female | 11.1 | 13.2 | 15.4 | 12.0 | 16.6 |
Male | 13.8 | 15.9 | 19.1 | 15.4 | 14.0 |
Jamaica (Household Poverty) | 12.4 | 14.4 | 17.0 | 13.6 | 15.2 |
Source: Survey of Living Conditions 2015 Reports
Data Producing Entities/ Custodian: STATIN/PIOJ
Conceptual Framework(s): WB Headcount Index
1.2.1b Proportion of population living below the national poverty line by sex of household head (Percent) in the Sustainable Development Goals
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1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Extreme poverty rates have been cut by more than half since 1990. While this is a remarkable achievement, one in five people in developing regions still live on less than $1.90 a day, and there are millions more who make little more than this daily amount, plus many people risk slipping back into poverty.
Poverty is more than the lack of income and resources to ensure a sustainable livelihood. Its manifestations include hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services, social discrimination and exclusion as well as the lack of participation in decision-making. Economic growth must be inclusive to provide sustainable jobs and promote equality.
Related 1.2.1b Proportion of population living below the national poverty line by sex of household head (Percent) Targets
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
9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation




17. Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development







16. Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies












15. Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss


14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources

11. Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable






10. Reduce inequality within and among countries





1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere






8. Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all














7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all



6. Ensure access to water and sanitation for all








5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls





4. Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning















3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
























2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture









