The distribution of poverty, inequality and social exclusion varies significantly across ... At-risk-of-poverty rate and
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Infographic January 2016
Poverty risk, inequality and social exclusion The distribution of poverty, inequality and social exclusion varies significantly across EU Member States. Based on 2014 data, this infographic shows who is at risk, how equally disposable income is distributed, and how much EU countries spend on specific measures to combat poverty and social exclusion.
At-risk-of-poverty rate and social exclusion benefits People at risk of poverty 2014 (% populaon) Less than 20% More than 20% and less than 35% More than 35%
Expenditure to combat social exclusion 2013 ( per inhabitant) Less than 25 Between 25 and 150 More than 150
The at-risk-of-poverty rate refers to persons with an income below 60% of the national median. The table overleaf shows for each EU country the at-risk-of-poverty rate in 2014, 1) as a percentage of all households, 2) as the share of those at risk among children and young people under 18, and 3) as a percentage of persons in the working population, with different levels of education (Ireland: 2012). Expenditure to combat social exclusion shows benefits in cash or in kind (other than healthcare), for 2013, except for Ireland, Greece and Poland where data for 2012 are shown. EPRS | European Parliamentary Research Service Authors: Eulalia Claros, Verena Kern Members’ Research Service PE 573.938
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Poverty risk, inequality and social exclusion
At-risk-of-poverty rates - 2014 Young people (under 18)
Households 10
19
12 13
24 41 17
13
22
15 16
26 23 28
16
30
12
16
16
14
16 17
31 23 25
18
17
18
28
18
31 18 31 32 17
17
18 19 19 20
36 37
21 21
20
21 21 21
45 29
22
51
23
29
25
35
28
24
Primary
People in work by level of educa on: Secondary Ter ary
Czech Republic Slovakia Hungary Netherlands France Luxembourg Austria Poland Ireland Denmark Malta Belgium Cyprus Finland EU-28 United Kingdom Slovenia Portugal Italy Sweden Spain Greece Germany Bulgaria Croa a Romania Lithuania Latvia Estonia 0
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 0
5 10 15 20
0
35
5 10
Gini coefficient 2014
2007
SI CZ SE FI BE SK NL DK AT MT HU LU FR HR DE IE PL
UK IT PT EL ES RO CY LT BG LV EE EU-28
40
2010
35
30
25 20
The Gini coefficient is the most commonly used measure of inequality. It is based on the 'equivalised' disposable income of each individual country; 0 indicates total equality (everyone would dispose of the same income) and 100 complete inequality, where a single person would have all income. This is an update of a document published in December 2014. All data from Eurostat, extracted in January 2016. Disclaimer and Copyright. The content of this document is the sole responsibility of the author and any opinions expressed therein do not necessarily represent the official position of the European Parliament. It is addressed to the Members and staff of the EP for their parliamentary work. Reproduction and translation for non-commercial purposes are authorised, provided the source is acknowledged and the European Parliament is given prior notice and sent a copy. Copyright © European Union, 2016.
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