Vision statement one: Where children are in their families and feel loved, they must stay – and families must be given support together to nurture that love and overcome the difficulties which get in the way.
The underlying universal support system must support all families and identify those who need more support.
Three year averaged estimate of the number and proportion of children living in absolute poverty after housing costs
| Year | Number | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2024 | 200, 000 | 20% |
Notes
Reporting period: Three year average 2021-2024
Last updated: March 2025
Next Update due: March 2026
Expanded Content
Absolute child poverty after housing costs affected 200,000 children each year in 2021-24. The rate, 20%, better illustrates change over time, as it is not affected by changes in size of the overall population. This has remained "stable" over the last decade.Poverty is influenced by numerous factors. See source for further breakdowns.