In 2024, 5.9% of people aged 16 and over in the EU reported feeling discriminated against when looking for housing. At the same time, 5.2% of people felt discriminated against when in contact with public services or administrative offices, 3.4 % in public spaces (cafes, shops, sports facilities, etc.) and 2.6% in education.
Rates of self-perceived discrimination were higher among people at risk of poverty or social exclusion (AROPE), compared with those not at risk across all surveyed life situations. The gap in self-perceived discrimination was largest when looking for housing (10.1% among people at risk vs 4.7% among those not at risk) and when dealing with public services (9.2% vs 4.2%). Self-perceived discrimination in public spaces was also more prevalent among people at risk of poverty or social exclusion (5.7% vs 2.8%) as was discrimination in education (4.4% vs 2.1%).
Source dataset: ilc_atsd01