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A look at poverty levels around the EU

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In the past three years, at least 11 EU countries have seen an increase in poverty levels. Women and young adults are more likely to face poverty or social exclusion.

Breakdown
  • Over one in five people in the EU are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. 10s
  • Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece have the highest rates of people at risk. 17s
  • France's poverty rate has reached its highest level since 1996. 25s
  • Families with foreign citizens in Italy face a much higher poverty risk than Italian-only families. 50s
  • Women, young adults, and the unemployed are more likely to face poverty or social exclusion. 1m 5s
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