In 2023, the geographical distribution of the population at risk of poverty in Spain shows a north-south divide. The autonomous cities of Melilla and Ceuta, together with the Andalusia, topped the list with more than 37 percent of their population at risk of poverty or social exclusion. On the other hand, less than 16 percent of the population of the Basque Country and Navarre were at risk.
Share of population at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Spain in 2023, by autonomous community
The source defines population at risk of poverty or social exclusion as "that which is in one of these situations:
- At risk of poverty (60% of the median income per consumption unit).
- With severe material deprivation (with deprivation in at least 7 concepts from a list of 13).
- In households without employment, or with low employment intensity (households in which the members of working age did so for less than 20% of their work potential during the reference year)."
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INE (Spain). (February 26, 2024). Share of population at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Spain in 2023, by autonomous community [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1259089/share-population-at-risk-of-poverty-social-exclusion-by-region-spain/
INE (Spain). "Share of population at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Spain in 2023, by autonomous community." Chart. February 26, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1259089/share-population-at-risk-of-poverty-social-exclusion-by-region-spain/
INE (Spain). (2024). Share of population at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Spain in 2023, by autonomous community. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1259089/share-population-at-risk-of-poverty-social-exclusion-by-region-spain/
INE (Spain). "Share of Population at Risk of Poverty or Social Exclusion in Spain in 2023, by Autonomous Community." Statista, Statista Inc., 26 Feb 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1259089/share-population-at-risk-of-poverty-social-exclusion-by-region-spain/
INE (Spain), Share of population at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Spain in 2023, by autonomous community Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1259089/share-population-at-risk-of-poverty-social-exclusion-by-region-spain/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Share of population at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Spain in 2023, by autonomous community [Graph], INE (Spain), February 26, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1259089/share-population-at-risk-of-poverty-social-exclusion-by-region-spain/
