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Types of Poverty - Markdown

Types of poverty are classified from various perspectives, including absolute poverty, relative poverty, and multidimensional poverty. Absolute poverty refers to a state where minimum living standards necessary for survival are not met, while relative poverty is based on relative economic positioning within society. Multidimensional poverty encompasses not only income but also composite factors such as health, education, and living conditions. Additionally, classifications based on duration and causes exist, such as situational poverty, generational poverty, and chronic poverty. These types form an important foundation for understanding poverty and developing countermeasures.

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| code | slug | name | description | measurement | primaryRegions | dimensions | causes | barriers | duration | statistics2025 | characteristics | factors |
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| 01 | absolute-poverty | Absolute Poverty | A state where minimum living standards necessary for survival are not met. | International Poverty Line: $3.00 per day (2021 PPP) | ["Sub-Saharan Africa","South Asia","Fragile States"] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| 02 | relative-poverty | Relative Poverty | An economically disadvantaged state compared to the average living standards of society. | Below 50% of median equivalized disposable income | ["Developed Countries","Japan","United States","European Countries"] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| 03 | multidimensional-poverty | Multidimensional Poverty | A state of deprivation across multiple composite factors including health, education, and living conditions beyond income. | Deprivation in at least one-third of 10 weighted indicators |  | ["Health","Education","Living Standards"] |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| 04 | situational-poverty | Situational Poverty | A temporary state of poverty caused by specific crisis situations. |  |  |  | ["Job Loss","Divorce","Medical Expenses","Natural Disasters","Economic Recession"] |  |  |  |  |  |
| 05 | generational-poverty | Generational Poverty | A cycle of poverty continuing across two or more generations. |  |  |  |  | ["Educational Disparities","Lack of Employment Opportunities","Limited Healthcare Access","Discrimination","Regional Poverty"] |  |  |  |  |
| 06 | chronic-poverty | Chronic Poverty | Extreme poverty persisting over long periods or throughout a person's lifetime. |  |  |  |  |  | Long-term (years to lifetime) |  |  |  |
| 07 | extreme-poverty | Extreme Poverty | The most severe form of absolute poverty threatening survival. |  |  |  |  |  |  | 808 million people (9.9% of world population) |  |  |
| 08 | urban-poverty | Urban Poverty | Poverty observed in urban areas. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ["Overcrowding","Slums","Inadequate City Services","Environmental Pollution"] |  |
| 09 | rural-poverty | Rural Poverty | Poverty observed in non-metropolitan areas. |  |  |  |  |  |  | 83.5% of multidimensionally poor live in rural areas |  |  |
| 10 | working-poverty | Working Poverty | A state of poverty despite being employed. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ["Non-regular Employment","Low Wages","Part-time Work","Rising Living Costs"] |