The pie chart illustrates the proportions of different household types living in poverty in the UK in 2002.
Overall, households with children experienced the highest poverty rates, while elderly people were the least likely to face financial hardship.
Looking more closely, couples with children formed the largest group, representing 26% of those living in poverty. This was followed by sole parents, accounting for 24%. Meanwhile, single individuals without children made up 20%, and couples without children accounted for a smaller share at 9%. By contrast, aged couples and single aged persons recorded the lowest figures, at 5% and 7% respectively. The overall percentage of households living in poverty stood at 14%.
In summary, poverty in the UK in 2002 mainly affected families raising children, whereas older households enjoyed greater financial stability
