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EU Reveals Stark Employment Inequalities Ahead of Diversity Month

5/29/2025

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The EU reported significant employment inequalities in 2024, highlighting disparities based on disability, gender, and origin.
The gender employment gap stood at 10.0 percentage points, with men at 80.8% and women at 70.8%.
Foreign-born women experienced an 18.1 percentage point gap compared to their male counterparts.
Individuals with disabilities faced a 24.0 percentage point employment gap.
This data aligns with EU Diversity Month 2025, emphasizing the importance of workplace inclusion.

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Story summary

The EU reported significant employment inequalities in 2024, highlighting disparities based on disability, gender, and origin.
The gender employment gap stood at 10.0 percentage points, with men at 80.8% and women at 70.8%.
Foreign-born women experienced an 18.1 percentage point gap compared to their male counterparts.
Individuals with disabilities faced a 24.0 percentage point employment gap.
This data aligns with EU Diversity Month 2025, emphasizing the importance of workplace inclusion.