INS data show that 3.595 million Romanians live in poverty, down 375,000 from 2023. The relative poverty rate is 19%.
Gabriel Dumitrache
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According to INS data, 19% of Romania's population is living at risk of poverty, a decrease of 375,000 people compared to 2023. Poverty rates are higher among young people and women. Severe material and social deprivation affects 3.266 million people and social transfers contribute significantly to poverty reduction. The South-East region has the highest rate of social exclusion and 355,000 Romanians face all three forms of poverty.
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E oficial! Peste 3,5 milioane de români se luptă cu sărăcia
INS: În România erau anul trecut 3,595 milioane de persoane aflate în risc de sărăcie
Statistica a numărat câți români sunt săraci, adică reușesc să trăiască cu 63 de lei/zi
1 din 4 români este afectat de sărăcie. Femeile și tinerii, cei mai expuși riscului de excluziune socială
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