More than one in four Cypriots aged over 16 with a disability reported struggling to make ends meet in 2024, according to data published by Eurostat on Wednesday. The figure stood at 27.6%, significantly higher than the 18% recorded among people without disabilities.
The data also highlights stark inequalities in other aspects of daily life. Almost half of disabled Cypriots (46.6%) said they could not afford a one-week holiday per year, compared to 29.4% of those without a disability. Across the EU, the averages were 38.8% and 23.4%, respectively.
While Cyprus recorded the lowest percentage in the EU (1.5%) of people with disabilities unable to afford meat, fish, or a vegetarian equivalent every other day, broader financial pressures remain.
A notable 43.9% of disabled individuals in Cyprus said they were unable to cover unexpected expenses, while 15.2% faced delays in paying housing costs or utility bills—both figures exceeding the EU averages.
The statistics reaffirm a persistent trend across the bloc: people with disabilities are consistently more vulnerable to financial insecurity. The highest levels of hardship were reported in Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania, while countries like Luxembourg and Germany recorded the lowest.
Source: CNA
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