evidence: With the exception of pensioners, poverty estimates have increased in NI in 2022/23 from some historic lows in the previous year. While most of the changes are not statistically significant, the increases in children in relative poverty (before housing costs) and working age adults in absolute poverty (after housing costs) are. In general, poverty rates in NI seem to be returning to pre-pandemic levels. [...] - In 2022/23, 30% of children in the UK were in relative poverty (AHC) (compared to 25% in NI), and 25% were in absolute poverty (AHC) (compared to 20% in NI). - This publication presents annual estimates of the percentage and number of people, children, working age adults and pensioners living in poverty in Northern Ireland (NI). The data published in this report are for the financial year April 2022 to March 2023.