Eurostat: Delving into EU Statistics and Socioeconomic Data

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Let's dive into the world of statistics with Eurostat!

Eurostat is the statistical office of the EU, providing high-quality statistics to enable comparisons between countries and regions. From economic indicators to social trends, Eurostat offers a wealth of information that paints a comprehensive picture of the EU and its member states.

Understanding Eurostat is crucial for comprehending the socioeconomic landscape of the EU. It aids in evidence-based policymaking, fosters transparency, and supports informed public discourse. Dive into the numbers, and you'll find the heartbeat of Europe.

Eurostat covers a vast array of topics: economy, environment, population, and more. From GDP figures to environmental sustainability indices, each dataset is a piece of the puzzle that, when assembled, paints a vivid picture of the EU's.

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In 2022, the severe material and social deprivation rate among people aged 15-29 in the EU was 6.1%. The rate was slightly higher (6.7%) among the total population.⁠


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The highest rates among young people were in: ⁠
🇷🇴Romania (25.4%)⁠
🇧🇬Bulgaria (18.6%)⁠
🇬🇷Greece (14.9%)⁠
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The lowest:⁠
🇸🇮Slovenia (0.5%)⁠
🇱🇺Luxembourg and 🇦🇹Austria (both 1.1%)⁠
🇭🇷Croatia (1.7%)⁠
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❌In 2022, the overall at risk of poverty or social exclusion rate for young people aged 15-29 years was 24.5%, which was 2.9 percentage points (pp) higher than the rate for the total population (21.6%)⁠
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❌The at risk of poverty rate among youth was 2.8 pp higher compared with the general population⁠
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❌The share of those living in households with very low work intensity was 0.4 pp higher among young people⁠