In 2024, nearly 6% of individuals aged 16 and above across the European Union reported experiencing discrimination while searching for housing, according to data from Eurostat. The findings highlight that 5.9% of EU residents felt they were treated unfairly or unequally in housing-related situations. The data also revealed other areas where citizens reported discrimination: 5.2% encountered it while interacting with public services or administrative offices, 3.4% in public spaces such as cafés, shops, or sports venues, and 2.6% within the education system. A key finding of the survey is the disparity between those at risk of poverty or social exclusion (AROPE) and the rest of the population. Among those identified as AROPE, 10.1% reported discrimination in their search for housing—more than double the rate of those not at risk (4.7%). Similarly, 9.2% of individuals at risk felt discriminated against when engaging with public services, compared to 4.2% of those not facing such economic or social hardship. This trend extended to public spaces and education: 5.7% of people at risk reported discrimination in public areas, compared to 2.8% of their more secure counterparts. In the education sector, 4.4% of vulnerable individuals perceived discrimination, while only 2.1% of those not at risk reported the same. These results suggest a consistent pattern in which economic vulnerability correlates with higher levels of perceived discrimination across multiple aspects of daily life, underscoring the broader social challenges faced by those living near or below the poverty line in the EU. The findings contribute to ongoing discussions around social inclusion, equal access to services, and housing equality within the European Union. Source: Eurostat, July 2025 – Self-perceived discrimination by life situation and poverty status, 2024