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Hoffmann, R., Patange, O., Zimm, C. et al. Subnational survey data reveal persistent gaps in living standards across 75 low and middle-income countries. Nat Commun

Objective:

  • Develop a novel dataset of decent living standards (DLS) to assess the achievement of ten distinct and non-substitutable living standards subnationally

Case:

  • Global country

Methodology:

  • Indicator

Data Source

  • Demographic and health survey

Findings:

  • Less than 5% of households have achieved each of the ten DLS dimensions considered
  • 10% of the population in developing countries live in extreme poverty

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