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 Infographic by the Statistical Service

On the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which takes place each year on October 17 throughout the world, the Statistical Service of Cyprus publishes an Infographic on “Poverty and Social Exclusion 2022”. In Cyprus, the percentage of the population that was at risk of poverty or social exclusion, meaning that population was living in households whose disposable income was below the at-risk-of-poverty threshold or was severely materially and socially deprived or was living in households with very low work intensity, reached 16,7% in 2022 compared to 17,3% in 2021. The decrease corresponds to approximately 4.000 fewer persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2022 (150 thous.), compared to 2021 (154 thous.).

For more information, visit CYSTAT Portal, subtheme Living Conditions and Social Protection, Predefined Tables (Excel), Methodological Information, or contact Ms Demetra Costa, at telephone 22605112 or via e-mail at dcosta@cystat.mof.gov.cy, or Mr Charalambos Charalambous at telephone 22602241 or via e-mail at chcharalambous@cystat.mof.gov.cy.

(AP/ECHR)