London's Poverty Profile

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London is one of the world’s wealthiest cities - but millions struggle to make ends meet.

London’s Poverty Profile brings together over 100 indicators to help explain what poverty and inequality actually means across the capital.

You can use the data here to support your work towards a fairer London, to champion actions in your local borough, or simply to understand more about life in London for millions of people.

What do we mean when we talk about poverty and what does it look like for Londoners? Explore our Understanding poverty in London tool to find out more.

Understanding poverty in London

London in numbers

  • 26%

    of Londoners are living in poverty
  • 38%

    of Londoners living in non-white households are living in poverty
  • 53%

    of single parents households in London are living in poverty