Gabriella Gerzsenyi· PPE

Confirmed

More than 18 million elderly people in Europe live at risk of poverty or exclusion

Omissions

• The exact figure varies by year; 2024 data shows approximately 18.6 million elderly at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the EU. The claim does not cite the specific source (Eurostat).

Sources

• PrimaryEurostat - People at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 202493.3 million people total in EU at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024; elderly (65+) subset approximately 18.6 million based on Eurostat ILC_PEPS01N database
• PrimaryEurostat - At Risk of Poverty rate of older people (65+)EU at-risk-of-poverty or social exclusion rate for elderly (65+) was approximately 18.1% in 2024