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Where are people with disabilities in the EU the poorest?

Striking contrasts reveal how unevenly financial hardship affects people with disabilities across Europe

Where are people with disabilities in the EU the poorest?
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08/09/2025 07:00 ‧ 4 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Almost a quarter of people with a disability in the European Union struggle to make ends meet, according to Eurostat.

The figures in this gallery show the share of people living in households that reported financial difficulties, with some or severe activity limitations. While strong welfare states cushion hardship in some countries, others leave large portions of their disabled population vulnerable to poverty. The contrasts reveal how geography still shapes everyday realities.

Click through to discover how people with disabilities are managing in each EU country.

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