The proportion of children living in poverty in Dundee decreased from 28.2% in 2022/23 to 26.1% in 2023/24. This data is sourced from the Local Child Poverty Statistics published by End Child Poverty.
The target for this indicator and progress against this target is set out and reported on as part of the City Plan 2022/32. Progress reports are available here: Dundee Performs | Dundee City Council.
This is indicator is also included within the Local Government Benchmarking Framework (LGBF) with which we understand our performance in comparison with local authorities with similar characteristics to Dundee.
Find out more about the LGBF on the Improvement Service website.