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Altogether 14.3 % of the household population at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2020

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release | Statistics on living conditions 2021

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The measurement of low work intensity and severe material and social deprivation included in the risk of poverty or social exclusion indicator was revised in 2021.
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According to Statistics Finland 777,000 persons or 14.3 % of the household population were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2020. Persons living in low income households, households with low work intensity or households that experience severe material and social deprivation are considered being at risk of poverty or social exclusion. The compilation of the statistics has been renewed in accordance with the European Statistical System.

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  • Altogether 14.3 % of the household population were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2020.
  • In relative terms, the number of persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion was highest among those aged 18 to 24.
  • The risk for women was more prevalent among both those aged 18 to 24 and those aged over 64, while the risk for men was more prevalent in other age groups.

Change

The measurement of low work intensity and severe material and social deprivation included in the risk of poverty or social exclusion indicator was revised in 2021.
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            Statistics on living conditions [online publication].
            Reference period: 2021. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 7.11.2024].
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