Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia published a press release with the basic data obtained in the Survey on Income and Living Conditions for the first time in Serbia. This survey allows for the analysis of comparative indicators of living conditions in Europe and the Republic of Serbia.
According to the indicators published, the at-risk-of-poverty rate in 2012 was 24.6%, while the poverty threshold at a monthly level for individuals totalled RSD 13,680.
In the Republic of Serbia, 42.1% persons are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. This basic indicator of the living standards of Europe 2020 indicates the percentage of persons in a country living in one of the three situations: risk of poverty, expressed material deprivation or are members of households with low labour intensity.
The key data for Serbia may be downloaded at http://goo.gl/8ZUYBA, and the detailed information for Europe at http://goo.gl/vh3b2r.
Contact: Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia
Phone: 011 2412 922, www.stat.gov.rs
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