The percentage reduction in the share of people at risk of poverty as a result of social transfers, such as unemployment and housing benefits, was highest in Finland, at 57%, and in Denmark, at 51%.

The reduction rates were 42% in the Czech Republic, 38% in Poland, and 29% in Slovakia. The reduction rate was just 17% in Romania.

Eurostat calculates the reduction rate by subtracting at-risk-of-poverty rates after social transfers from rates before social transfers. The indicator is based on the EUʼs statistics on income, social inclusion and living conditions.