Economic Indicators:
- Income: Low per capita income or household income below the poverty line
- Employment: High unemployment or underemployment rates
- Housing: Lack of adequate or affordable housing, overcrowding
- Food security: Hunger or malnutrition
- Access to financial services: Limited access to banking, credit, or insurance
Social Indicators:
- Health: Poor health, high infant mortality, low life expectancy
- Education: Low literacy rates, limited access to quality education
- Social protection: Lack of social safety nets or social services (e.g., healthcare, childcare, housing assistance)
- Crime and violence: High crime rates or insecurity
- Social isolation: Marginalization or exclusion from society
Environmental Indicators:
- Pollution: Poor air quality, water contamination, or exposure to toxic substances
- Natural disasters: Vulnerability to natural disasters (e.g., flooding, earthquakes)
- Resource scarcity: Limited access to clean water, food, or energy sources
Structural Indicators:
- Economic inequality: Extreme disparities in wealth or income
- Political instability: Corruption, authoritarianism, or lack of democratic governance
- Cultural norms: Social stigma or discrimination against certain groups
- Globalization: Impact of trade and economic policies on local communities
- Technological advancements: Disruption of traditional employment sectors or widening of the digital divide
Composite Indicators:
- Human Development Index (HDI): Measures life expectancy, education, and income
- Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): Assesses poverty based on multiple dimensions (e.g., health, education, sanitation)
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Include indicators related to poverty eradication, health, education, and environmental sustainability