Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Despite investments in disability policy, poverty rates among people with disabilities remain high in OECD countries. In 2019, 24% of people with disabilities lived in households with very low income (below 60% of the median), compared to 14% among those without disabilities.
This persistent poverty gap is linked to significant differences in employment rates between people with and without disabilities, as well as insufficient social protection for those not employed. There are also variations among countries; for example, nations with high overall poverty, such as Korea and the United States, see larger disparities in disability poverty rates.
These findings highlight the ongoing economic challenges faced by people with disabilities in OECD countries.