From the theoretical of Capability Approach and having as methodological reference the Fuzzy Sets technique this article presents an index-synthesis of multidimensional poverty for the Brazilian states. However, differently from other studies, the contribution of this article is to diminish the degree of arbitrariness in choosing levels poverty dimensions, being considered the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (PNUD, 2003). The results point to a well definite space delimitation in the country, with the states of the regions North and Northeast placing themselves among the ten highest indices, with the exception of the CityRio Grande do PlaceNameplaceSul PlaceTypeState.
multidimensional poverty; Millennium Development Goals
