Urban slum population

Urban slum households, reported as a share of the urban population. A slum household is a group of individuals living under the same roof who lack one or more (in some cities, two or more) of the following: security of tenure, structural quality and durability of dwelling, access to safe water, access to sanitation facilities, and sufficient living area. Urban slum households are located within an area classified as urban according to administrative criteria used by each country or area.

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Maintainer UNEP SDG Unit
Last Updated February 23, 2024, 14:33 (UTC)
Created February 23, 2024, 14:33 (UTC)
Language en
category Urbanization
data_type statistical
indicator_id 121
indicator_name Urban slum population
spatial_coverage global
unit % of urban population