Uttar Pradesh Poverty, Growth & Inequality

1 May 20, 2016

Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India and is home to 200 million people, 60 million of who are poor. The pace of poverty reduction in the state has been slower than the rest of the country. Poverty is widespread. The central and eastern districts in particular have very high levels of poverty. The state is also experiencing widening consumption inequality in urban areas. Growth is slow and is driven mainly by services.

Poverty in Uttar Pradesh is slightly above the national average

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Poverty reduction in Uttar Pradesh has lagged the rest of the country

Poverty declined in both rural and urban areas of Uttar Pradesh more rapidly after 2005

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Slower poverty reduction in Uttar Pradesh than some of the Low Income States

Uttar Pradesh is home to the largest number of India’s poor

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Data for 19 large states and All India. Low Income States are highlighted in orange.

Data for 19 large states and All India. Low Income States are highlighted in yellow.

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Consumption inequality has increased mainly in urban areas of Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh’s consumption inequality is below the national average

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