At-risk-of-poverty rate for those aged 18 and over

The package provides data on the risk of poverty among those aged 18 and over in terms of activity status groups and education. The aim of the calculation of poverty indicators is to develop national indicators of absolute poverty and comparable indicators of poverty risk and social exclusion with other countries of the European Union, to monitor their changes, and to identify population groups most likely to fall into absolute poverty, poverty risk and social exclusion. Statistics on income and living conditions shall be used to develop poverty indicators. The classifications used do not exist. Statistical observation unit: Private household and a private household member aged 16 and over. Statistical survey population: all private households of Lithuania and permanent residents of Lithuania. Individuals living in institutional households (nursing homes, families, prison facilities, monasteries) are not investigated. Geographical coverage: Statistical information is produced at national and regional level, the indicator “Share of people living at risk of poverty or social exclusion” also at county level. Time coverage: Absolute poverty rates since 2016, share of people living at risk of poverty or social exclusion under the current definition, high levels of material and social deprivation, level of education since 2021, other indicators since 2005 Periodicity annual.