Metadata is data that describes other data. Meta is a prefix which means “an underlying definition or description.”

The metadata section is an essential part of this website. It summarizes basic information about the data/indicator. Included in the metadata are the definition, method of computation, source of basic data, source document/agency, frequency of release, latest available and level of disaggregation.

Child Poverty Database - Metadata

Click on the sector icons to download the metadata for a specific sector.