Social and employment situation of persons with disabilities: Facts and figures

As the implementation of the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021–2030 progresses, the EU has intensified its commitment to ensuring that persons with disabilities enjoy equal rights and opportunities with all other EU citizens. By analysing recent Eurofound data, this factsheet provides an evidence-based overview of the current situation across the strategy’s key priority areas.

The factsheet presents findings from two key Eurofound surveys. The 2024 European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS 2024) offers new insights into the job quality experienced by workers with disabilities. Longitudinal data from Eurofound’s e-survey track transitions in and out of employment for persons with disabilities and the subsequent impact on their well-being, compared with the non-disabled population. Official EU statistics provide the context, highlighting the persistent gap between EU policy ambitions and the current labour market reality.