European Commission Poverty and Inequalities: Frequently asked Questions 2014

In 20121 , 124.5 million people were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the EU (24.8 % of the population). This is 6.4 million people more than in 2010, as the crisis has translated into an overall increase. Between 2010 and 2012, the risk-of-poverty rate rose by 0.4 percentage points (pp) on average […]