In 2023, Eurostat reported that nearly 20 million children in the European Union were at risk of poverty or social exclusion, highlighting a pressing social issue that demands immediate attention.
The data reveals significant disparities across the EU. Romania and Spain have the highest rates, with 39% and 34.5% of children at risk, respectively. In stark contrast, Slovenia (10.7%), Finland (13.8%), and the Netherlands (14.3%) have the lowest rates, demonstrating the uneven distribution of economic hardship.
