Three in ten people in the Region face poverty risk

Western Thrace
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 9:10 GMT
31.9% of residents in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace are at risk of poverty and social exclusion.
Three in ten people in the Region face poverty risk

In the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace region, 31.9% of residents are at risk of poverty and social exclusion, according to recent data.

Eurostat figures show that while the average poverty rate across the European Union stands at 21.4%, this figure is significantly higher in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace at 31.9%. The report also highlights notable disparities between this region and other areas such as Attica and popular tourist destinations.

Across the EU, 94.6 million people (21.4% of the population) are at risk of poverty and social exclusion. In Greece, data from 2023 reveals that the Peloponnese has a poverty rate of 35.7%, Western Greece stands at 35.2%, and Eastern Macedonia and Thrace at 31.9%. In contrast, Attica records a much lower rate of 22.7%.

Among EU countries, Romania has the highest national rate at 32%, followed by Bulgaria at 30%, Spain at 26.5%, and Greece at 26.1%.

At the regional level, the highest rates of poverty or social exclusion risk are found in France’s overseas territories, southern Italy, and rural areas of Romania.

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