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Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
Year Value GeoCode
2015 14.3
2016 13.0
2017 12.6
2018 12.4
2019 12.1
2020 9.3
2021 10.6
2022 11.9

Source: Statistics Canada

Geographical Area: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area

Unit of Measurement: Percentage (%)

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The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.

Goal

Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
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
Indicator

Indicator 10.2.1: Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
Definition and concepts

Low income measures (LIMs), are relative measures of low income, set at 50% of adjusted median household income. These measures are categorized according to the number of persons present in the household, reflecting the economies of scale inherent in household size.
Comment and limitations

Low income measures for Canada do not include the territories.
Method of computation

Data were readily available to report on this indicator as specified by the metadata. Please refer to the sources to access additional information on the metadata or source.

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.

Goal

Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
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
Indicator

Indicator 10.2.1: Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
UN designated tier

Tier I
UN custodian agency

World Bank
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Source 1

Organisation

Statistics Canada
Periodicity

Annual
Geographical coverage

Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area
Link to data source Statistics Canada. Table 11-10-0135-01 Low income statistics by age, sex and economic family type opens in a new window
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