# Data Dictionary - European Income Inequality & Poverty (SILC) - cleaned Parquet

**Units:** vary by `indicator` - read the per-row `unit` column (overall: mixed (Gini index / %)).  Times are UTC.

| column | type | description |
|---|---|---|
| `zone` | str | Geo / country code (DE, FR, IT, …) |
| `ts` | timestamp (UTC) | Year |
| `indicator` | str | Gini / at-risk-of-poverty / AROPE / severe deprivation |
| `value` | float | Value (Gini 0-100 or %) |
| `unit` | str | Unit |
| `res_min` | int | Native resolution (annual) |


## Coverage note

The file runs to **2025-01-01**, but 1 of 4 `indicator` values stop earlier. This reflects the upstream publication schedule, not a gap in processing - the remaining values are current.

| indicator | last value | behind by |
|---|---|---|
| `Severe material & social deprivation (%)` | 2020-01-01 | 1827 days |
*Source: Eurostat (European Commission).*