Brussels: Europe and the Arabs
According to figures released by the European Statistical Office in Brussels, "Eurostat", in 2023, 6.8% of the European Union population faced severe material and social deprivation. The percentage increased slightly compared to 2022 (6.7%).
Among the EU countries, the rates of severe material and social deprivation varied widely. Romania recorded the highest rate at 19.8%, followed by Bulgaria (18.0%), Greece (13.5%), Hungary (10.4%), and Spain (9.0%).
In contrast, Slovenia (2.0%), Cyprus (2.4%), Sweden, Luxembourg, and Estonia (all at 2.5%) recorded the lowest rates.