The pie chart shows the proportion of different types of families living in poverty in the UK in 2002.
Overall, single parents and single people had the highest percentages, while aged couples had the lowest percentage. Families with children were generally more likely to live in poverty.
Sole parents made up the largest group at 26%. Single people without children accounted for 24%, which is slightly lower. Couples with children represented 15%, and all households stood at 14%.
In comparison, couples without children had only 9%. Elderly people had lower figures. Single aged persons made up 7%, and aged couples had the smallest percentage at 5%.
In conclusion, poverty in 2002 was more common among single parents and single adults, while older couples were less affected.
