Poverty is now well established as a multidimensional phenomenon where different deprivations – from health status to political power – interact with each other to make it difficult for people to live a full and decent life.
This guide reviews how poverty can be measured beyond income, using multidimensional approaches. It introduces internationally comparable measures, and dimension‑specific indices, alongside context‑specific approaches including national reports, participatory data collection, and resilience assessments.
Designed as a practical reference, it helps users navigate the growing body of data and evidence on multidimensional poverty within the “leave no one behind” commitment. By mapping existing tools, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, and showing how they can be adapted, the guide emphasizes the importance of disaggregated data to uncover inequalities and ensure inclusion.
