WILLEMSTAD – Although multidimensional poverty in Curaçao has declined since its peak in 2017, levels remain well above those recorded in 2011, CBS reports.
The Multidimensional Poverty Index rose sharply between 2011 and 2017, reflecting the economic and social impacts of prolonged stagnation. While conditions improved somewhat by 2023, CBS concludes that the recovery has been incomplete.
The intensity of deprivation among affected households has remained relatively stable over time, suggesting that changes in poverty levels are driven mainly by the number of people affected rather than worsening conditions within households.
CBS concludes that addressing multidimensional poverty will require sustained policy attention across employment, education, health, social protection and digital access, rather than short-term income measures alone.