The collection "People at risk of poverty or social exclusion" hosts main indicator on risk of poverty or social inclusion, AROPE, which is the main indicator to monitor the EU 2030 target on poverty and social exclusion and was the headline indicator to monitor the EU 2020 Strategy poverty target. The collection also includes the three components of AROPE, namely the at-risk-of-poverty (AROP) indicator, persons living in households with very low work intensity (LWI) indicator, and the severe material and social deprivation rate (SMSD).
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People at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the CEE region 2015-2023
In 2023, the percentage of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the European Union was recorded at **** percent, showing a slight decrease from the previous year. continue to exhibit significant challenges, with ** percent and ** percent of their populations at risk, respectively. In contrast, Czechia and Slovenia maintained lower rates, at ** percent and **** percent.
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Eurostat. (March 14, 2025). People at risk of poverty or social exclusion in selected countries of Central and Eastern Europe from 2015 to 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/1269979/cee-poverty-rates/
Eurostat. "People at risk of poverty or social exclusion in selected countries of Central and Eastern Europe from 2015 to 2023." Chart. March 14, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 15, 2026. /statistics/1269979/cee-poverty-rates/
Eurostat. (2025). People at risk of poverty or social exclusion in selected countries of Central and Eastern Europe from 2015 to 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 15, 2026. /statistics/1269979/cee-poverty-rates/
Eurostat. "People at Risk of Poverty or Social Exclusion in Selected Countries of Central and Eastern Europe from 2015 to 2023." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 14 Mar 2025, /statistics/1269979/cee-poverty-rates/
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People at risk of poverty or social exclusion in selected countries of Central and Eastern Europe from 2015 to 2023 [Graph], Eurostat, March 14, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1269979/cee-poverty-rates/
