According to the 'Poverty Statistics' report by the Istanbul Planning Agency (IPA), the poverty rate, which was 18.1% in 2022, increased to 18.3% in 2023. The poverty threshold announced for September 2024 has exceeded 64 thousand lira. ISTANBULITES COULD NOT ACCESS SUFFICIENT FOODAccording to the report, 62.5% of Istanbulites could not heat their homes as they wished, 61.7% could not meet their clothing needs adequately, 34% could not access fresh fruits and vegetables on a daily basis, and 58.1% could not consume the protein group consisting of meat, chicken, or fish every other day.
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