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London's Poverty Profile

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Understanding London

London is one of the world’s wealthiest cities. But millions of Londoners struggle to make ends meet. London’s Poverty Profile brings together over 100 different indicators to help us understand poverty and inequality in our capital city.

London in numbers

  • 24%

    of Londoners are living in poverty
  • 34%

    of Londoners living in non-white households are living in poverty
  • 47%

    of single parents households in London are living in poverty