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EU Youth Deprivation Hits 5.8%, Bulgaria Tops Charts

6/13/2025

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In 2024, the EU revealed a troubling 5.8% rate of severe material and social deprivation among youth aged 15-29, with Bulgaria leading at a staggering 17.2%. Alarmingly, 13.6% of children under 16 also faced material deprivation, especially in Greece, where the rate soared to 33.6%. These figures highlight the profound impact of parental education on youth well-being.

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In 2024, the EU revealed a troubling 5.8% rate of severe material and social deprivation among youth aged 15-29, with Bulgaria leading at a staggering 17.2%. Alarmingly, 13.6% of children under 16 also faced material deprivation, especially in Greece, where the rate soared to 33.6%. These figures highlight the profound impact of parental education on youth well-being.