sissetulekuta

Sissetulekuta is an Estonian adjective meaning “without income.” It is formed from the noun sissetulek (income) with a suffix that signals absence, and is used to describe a person or household that has no income or income that is effectively zero.

In usage, sissetulekuta denotes a descriptive category rather than a formal legal status. It appears in statistical reports, academic writing, and media coverage to discuss issues related to poverty, economic vulnerability, and the need for social support. The term can be found in phrases such as sissetulekuta inimene (an incomeless person) or sissetulekuta perekond (an incomeless family).

Because income status is typically measured through surveys and combined with other indicators, sissetulekuta is usually part of broader analyses of living conditions, employment, and access to social benefits rather than a fixed administrative category. The concept helps contextualize discussions about poverty thresholds, income inequality, and policy needs, but precise definitions and thresholds vary by study and data source.

See also: poverty, income, living conditions, social welfare, Statistics Estonia.