Multidimensional Poverty in Curaçao (MPI) – 2011, 2017 and 2023

The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) for Curaçao measures poverty beyond income by assessing multiple deprivations experienced by households.

This comparative assessment presents the results for 2011, 2017 and 2023. The MPI includes non-monetary dimensions such as education, living conditions and access to basic services.

The results provide insight into both the prevalence and intensity of multidimensional poverty in Curaçao over time.

For full methodology and statistical tables, consult the official report below.

The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) measures poverty beyond income by assessing deprivations across four dimensions: health, education, livelihood, and standard of living.

The results indicate that 5.5% of households were multidimensionally deprived in 2011, 4.2% in 2017, and 6.8% in 2023.

Overall, multidimensional deprivation declined between 2011 and 2017, followed by an increase in 2023.