Datos que duelen…207.210 marplatenses bajo la línea de pobreza y 42.899 en la indigencia

The INDEC’s release of socioeconomic data for Mar del Plata and at the national level underscores the transparency of public statistics. By making detailed poverty and extreme poverty rates available, it enables researchers and citizens to analyze regional economic disparities in light of national trends. The results show that while local poverty rates decreased slightly compared to the previous year, extreme poverty rose in the first half of 2023. Nationally, poverty continues to affect a significant majority of the population, highlighting persistent structural inequalities despite minor regional fluctuations in specific cities like Mar del Plata. This dataset is crucial for open data initiatives, as it provides raw, verifiable evidence of social vulnerability. Such transparency allows for independent verification, fostering informed public debate and holding institutions accountable for addressing economic hardships across different geographical areas.

Source: elretratodehoy.com.ar
Published on 2023-09-29