People unable to face an unexpected expense in the Netherlands: lower than in 26 of the 26 other EU countries

People unable to face an unexpected expense in 2025, in percent of the population. Netherlands: 15.3; EU average: 29.2. Highest: Greece (50.5); lowest: Netherlands (15.3).

Source: Eurostat, dataset ilc_mdes04 (Inability to face unexpected financial expenses) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026Open the table Single block

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People unable to face an unexpected expense in the Netherlands: lower than in 26 of the 26 other EU countries

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