Multidimensional Poverty in Belize, September 2023
National MPI Reports
The Statistical Institute of Belize published the latest findings of Belize’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) in December 2024, based on the September 2024 Labour Force Survey. The report estimated that 26.4 percent of the population were
multidimensionally poor compared to 36.5 percent in September 2021.
The dimensions of Belize's MPI are:
- Health
- Education
- Employment
- Living standards
The Statistical Institute of Belize updates multidimensional poverty estimates annually as part of the September round of the Labour Force Survey.
Keywords:
poverty measurement, national MPI, Multidimensional Poverty Index
Region:
Latin America and the Caribbean
Country:
Belize
Authors
Statistical Institute of Belize
Publication date
2024
Copyright
© Statistical Institute of Belize