Eurostat: Polish youth least endangered in EU by poverty
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According to Eurostat, in 2024 the rate of severe material and social deprivation (SMSD) among young people aged 15–29 in the EU was 5.8%, slightly below the general population rate of 6.4%. Poland is among the countries with the lowest youth poverty risk, with only 1.4% of young people affected—well below the national average of 2.3%.
The highest youth poverty was recorded in Bulgaria (17.2%), Romania (14.7%), and Greece (14.4%). Croatia had the lowest rate (0.7%). The SMSD indicator reflects deprivation of at least 7 out of 13 basic needs, such as regular meals or social participation. Both EU and Polish youth SMSD rates have improved compared to 2023.
