Poverty Rate Among Roma in Czechia More than Five Times the National

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Poverty among Roma in the Czech Republic is more than five times higher than that of the general population, according to a report on progress in Roma inclusion in the EU published by the European Commission (EC) on Tuesday. Roma children in the Czech Republic also continue to face segregation.

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More than half of the Roma in the Czech Republic are at risk of poverty, 58 percent of Roma children attend schools with a majority of Roma pupils and 81 percent of Roma live in overcrowded apartments. The European Commission also warns that the Czech Republic is making limited or no progress towards its 2030 targets for Roma equality and inclusion, according to a report published on 3 November 2026.

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Poverty among Roma in the Czech Republic is more than five times higher than among the general population: 52 percent of Roma are at risk of poverty compared to 9.5 percent of the population, according to a report on progress in Roma inclusion in the EU published by the European Commission on Wednesday.

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Brussels - Poverty among Roma in the Czech Republic is more than five times higher than among the general population: 52 percent of Roma are at risk of poverty compared to 9.5 percent of the population. This is according to a report on the progress of Roma inclusion in the EU, published today by the European Commission. Roma children in the Czech Republic also continue to face segregation. Around 58 percent of Roma children aged five to 16 atten…