Si belgienii sunt saraci

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Singles on less than 822 euros a month and a couple with two children who have to get by on less than 1,726 euros a month are considered to be below the poverty line in Belgium.

The report shows that most poor people live in rented accommodation.

Most poor people are either singles of couples with children.

One parent families are also overrepresented in the poverty figures.

87% of people at risk from poverty are not active on the labour market.


Poverty is hereditary
Poverty is often passed on from generation to generation.

Most poor people grew up in families that experienced financial difficulties.

Poor people have double the chance of leaving school without a diploma.

A quarter of all poor people grew up in a household with at least three children.

On average poor people spend 40% less than their peers.

They spend less on everything bar tobacco.

Families save out on leisure expenditure, foreign trips and travel.

Compared with ordinary Belgians they spend up to 60% less on such items.