Statistics Mauritius

Poverty

Introduction

Poverty is a multi-dimensional phenomenon which has no single or common definition. It is usually measured using two approaches – monetary and non-monetary. This section covers poverty-related statistics using both approaches, and based on available census and household survey data.

Publications

*Economic and Social Indicators*
.::. Relative Development Index (1990 Housing and Population Census)
.::. Relative Development Index (2000 Housing and Population Census)
.::. Relative Development Index 2011
*.::.* More Publication

Reports

.::. Poverty Analysis Report 2001/02

.::. Poverty Analysis Report 2006/07

.::. Poverty Analysis Report 2012

*Reports*
.::. Poverty Analysis Report 2001/02
.::. Poverty Analysis Report 2006/07
.::. Poverty Analysis Report 2012

Poverty Map | Methodology | Data series

Useful Links

.::. UN - Handbook on poverty

.::. UN – Human Development Index

.::. World Bank - Poverty analysis

.::. World Bank - Poverty data

Contact Person

Ms. C. Rughoobur

Statistician

Analysis & Integration Unit

Statistics Mauritius

LIC Building

Port Louis

Tel: (230) 208 1800

Fax: (230) 211 4150

Email:crughoobur@govmu.org

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