SloveniaThe article reports on rising poverty rates among older people in Slovenia, citing data from the OECD. It notes that the poverty rate among those aged 66 and over reached 15.8%, slightly above the OECD average. Slovenia ranks higher than some neighboring countries like Croatia and Bulgaria but lower than others such as Latvia. The article compares Slovenia’s situation with other nations, including South Korea, the US, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Norway, Czech Republic, and Netherlands. It highlights that Slovenia has one of the highest child poverty rates among OECD countries, with 6.2% of children living below the poverty line, compared to Finland’s 4.6%. The article also provides income thresholds for different household types, noting that the poverty threshold for a single person was €1,021 per month in 2025.
Bias read (Center): The article presents statistical data comparing Slovenia’s poverty rates with other OECD countries without overtly criticizing or praising any particular political group or policy. While it highlights concerns about increasing poverty among the elderly, it does not attribute blame to specific groups
