A Visual Report: Employment of People with Disabilities

Do you know how many people have a disability?

In 2022, 27% of the EU population over the age of 16 had some form of disability.

Source: Eurostat

Almost 1 in 5 are unemployed

Despite the general decrease in unemployment, people with disabilities still face a significant employment disparity. In 2021, the unemployment rate for this group was 27%, three times higher than that of those without disabilities (8%).

Source: UNECE

What Barriers to Employment do People with Disabilities Face?

Survey of people with disabilities in the Eurostat shows that they face one or more barriers to employment.

Source: Eurostat

what have we done and what can we do?

These insights may give us some ideas on how to improve the situation

1

Learn the facts about disability inclusion and create a supportive and inclusive work culture

2

Connect job seekers with disabilities to employers who are looking for talent

3

Provide more resources for fostering an inclusive workplace for employees with disabilities