Definition & calculation
Numerator: Difference between endline and baseline average monthly household income among the same supported households
Denominator: Baseline average monthly household income among the same supported households
Compare mean monthly household income (from all sources) between baseline and endline for the same supported households and express the change as a percentage of baseline.
Formula: (Numerator ÷ Denominator) × 100
Means of verification
Household economic survey, business/income tracking records
Interpretation
Typical reporting frequency: Baseline, midline and endline (or annual)
Guidance & common pitfalls
Income is prone to recall error and seasonality, so use consistent recall periods and compare real (inflation-adjusted), not nominal, values over time. Aligned with Food Security Cluster and IASC economic-recovery conventions.
This library is a curated reference to adapt, aligned generically with recognised humanitarian frameworks (Sphere, cluster registries, IASC, CHS and others). It is not an official indicator registry — always use the exact indicator definitions your donor or cluster requires.
Related indicators
- % of supported households able to cover the Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB) from their own income
- % of supported households with a reduced Coping Strategies Index (rCSI) score below the crisis threshold
- % of supported producers selling products through a facilitated formal market linkage or value-chain buyer
- % of target households not resorting to crisis or emergency livelihood coping strategies