Absolute poverty

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The inability to meet basic human needs, such as food, shelter and, avoidance of disease.

A condition characterized by severe deprivation of basic human needs, including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health, shelter, education and information. It depends not only on income but also on access to services.

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