This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Vanuatu statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Vanuatuan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Vanuatu-specific metadata information.
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| Definition |
The “Average Incidence of Food Poverty at the Household Level (Food Poverty Line)” indicator measures the proportion of households whose per capita income or expenditure falls below the Food Poverty Line (FPL), indicating that these households do not have sufficient resources to afford the minimum amount of food required to meet basic nutritional needs. The indicator is typically expressed as a percentage and reflects the severity of food poverty within a population. |
| Concept |
This indicator tracks the extent of food poverty at the household level by assessing the average incidence across the population. The Food Poverty Line (FPL) is a threshold that represents the minimum income or expenditure required for an individual or household to afford a basic, nutritionally adequate diet. Households with incomes or expenditures below this threshold are considered to be living in food poverty. The indicator provides insights into the prevalence and distribution of food insecurity within a population, highlighting the vulnerability of certain households to hunger and malnutrition. |
| Disaggregation |
Region |
| Rationale |
Monitoring the average incidence of food poverty at the household level is crucial for understanding the depth and breadth of food insecurity within a community, region, or country. A high incidence of food poverty indicates that a significant proportion of households are unable to meet their basic nutritional needs, which can lead to adverse health outcomes, reduced productivity, and social instability. |
| Method of Computation |
To compute the “Average Incidence of Food Poverty at the Household Level (Food Poverty Line),” first collect data on household income or expenditure levels. Define the Food Poverty Line (FPL), which represents the minimum income or expenditure required for a basic, nutritionally adequate diet. Identify the households whose income or expenditure falls below this threshold. Calculate the average incidence of food poverty by dividing the number of households below the FPL by the total number of households surveyed, and multiply by 100 to express the result as a percentage. Formula: Average Incidence of Food Poverty (%) = (Number of Households Below the FPL/Total Number of Households Surveyed) * 100 |
| Sustainable Development Goal Indicator Alignment |
2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.4.1 & 14.7.1 |
| Unit of Measurement |
percentage |
| Frequency of Collection |
Every 5 years |