Should the poverty line also vary with average income? These questions hark back to an old debate—whether poverty is absolute or relative. An absolute poverty line is intended to represent constant ...

What is the difference between absolute and relative poverty? There is a difference between absolute poverty, which can be seen in developing countries where people struggle to get hold of the ...

Absolute poverty refers to a level of poverty where people struggle to meet daily needs, such as food, shelter, sanitation and healthcare. A report published in 2023, by the anti-poverty ...