Impact of Social Transfers on Poverty - evidence from EU-SILC data, Alessandro Albano (Eurostat)

This analysis shows how European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) measures the effectiveness of social transfers in poverty reduction and inform social policy development within the European Union (EU).
The methodology encompasses various indicators aiming at assessing the at-risk-of-poverty rate from different perspectives. Eurostat's findings underscore the pivotal role of social transfers in reducing poverty levels across the EU, while recognizing variations among Member States.
The relative poverty gap indicators1 highlight the depth of poverty among the at-risk-of-poverty population and households with very low work intensity. Furthermore, the analysis of persons receiving social transfers2 offers insights into the capacity of social protection systems to reach individuals in need of support, contributing to the combat against poverty and social exclusion.