Narrowing the gap in inequalities
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Indicator | 2002 | 2005 | 2006 | Trend |
% of the population are classified as income deprived | 9.5% | 9.3% | 9.3% |
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The trend is steady. 
Explanatory note:
This indicator is the percentage of the working age population (16-64 for men and 16-59 for women) who are on the unemployment claimant count, are in receipt of Incapacity Benefit or Severe Disablement Allowance or are Compulsory New Deal participants.