Discrimination in everyday life for people with disabilities

In 2024, 9.4% of people with disabilities (activity limitation) aged 16 or over, in the EU, felt discriminated against when in contact with administrative offices or public services, more than double the share registered among people without disabilities (4.0%). 

When looking for housing, 8.2% of people with disabilities felt discriminated against compared to 5.2% of people without any disability. 

Similarly, in public spaces and education institutions, more people with disabilities reported feeling discriminated against than people without disabilities: 5.0% vs 3.0% in public places and 4.1% vs 2.3% in education institutions.

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