Rank in country
2 / 9
Among 9 regions in Austria
Vorarlberg - Poverty & Social Exclusion Risk
Regional factual view for Poverty & Social Exclusion Risk in Vorarlberg (2025).
Vorarlberg
Latest value
· 2025
21.60% of people
AT 18.8 · +2.8 pp vs country · Europe 20.4 · +1.2 pp vs Europe
Rank in Europe
89 / 246
Among 246 European regions
Population
411,784
Regional population · 2025
Recent trend
What this indicator measures
Measures the share of people experiencing at least one of three conditions: risk of poverty after social transfers, severe material and social deprivation, or living in a household with very low work intensity. People meeting more than one condition are counted only once.
Lower values generally represent a more favorable situation.
Data source: Eurostat Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion ILC_PEPS11N
How Vorarlberg compares
Lower is better · Range 11.7–29.4
Vorarlberg
21.6
Austria
18.8
Europe
20.4
Austria +2.8 pp
Europe +1.2 pp
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Regional insights
Regional position
Vorarlberg recorded 21.6% in 2025, a less favorable result than both the national benchmark for Austria and the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 89,000 people in the region.
Recent change
From 2021 to 2025, the indicator deteriorated modestly from 19.4% to 21.6%; the latest annual movement was in the same direction.
Related indicators
The topic picture is mixed: this indicator is less favorable than the European regional benchmark, while the result for Unexpected expenses is more favorable and has recently deteriorated. The result for Poverty risk has recently improved.