Demographic criteria that define social class poverty or wealth according to the well-being index and the multidimensional poverty index

Demographic criteria play a central role in defining poverty and wealth according to the well-being index and the multidimensional poverty index (IMP). These indices assess factors such as age, household size, level of education, employment status, health, and access to essential services such as drinking water or electricity. The IMP, in particular, goes beyond income to include deprivations related to health, education and standard of living. Demographic criteria are used to identify vulnerable groups, such as young people, women and rural populations, who are often more exposed to poverty. Policies based on these indices aim to better target interventions and reduce socio-economic inequalities.