What is the poverty headcount ratio gap severity?

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What is the poverty headcount ratio gap severity?

The poverty headcount ratio gap severity is a measure used to assess the depth of poverty within a population. It calculates the average shortfall in income or consumption of the poor population from the poverty line. In other words, it quantifies the extent to which individuals or households below the poverty line fall short of reaching it.