European comparative data on persons with disabilities : equal opportunities, fair working conditions, social protection and inclusion : analysis and trends : data 2022

The European Union (EU) is strongly committed to ensuring equal opportunities and removing economic and social barriers for people with disabilities, as demonstrated by, among other measures, the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) and the European Disability Strategy 2021-2030. The European Commission furthermore aims, and is bound by Article 10 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to mainstream disability issues into all policies and actions that might affect the lives of people with disabilities, such as the European Pillar of Social Rights. European Disability Expertise (EDE) provides independent scientific support to the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (Social protection & social inclusion - Persons with disabilities). It aims to mainstream disability equality in EU policy processes, including implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This report presents independent data analysis on the situation of persons with disabilities conducted by the European Disability Expertise (EDE) for the Commission. Strong quantitative indicators have an important role in advocating for change but they require high-quality statistical data and related estimates.