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Social situation, well-being and poverty

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Well-being and living conditions in Switerland and in Europe

Which is the satisfaction degree of people living in Switzerlandin different areas of life like financial situation or social relations? Which are the groups of population who are most satisfied? Is the subjective well-being higher in Switzerland than in the other European countries?

Unequal distribution of income

Is the standard of living in Switzerland, measured in terms of income, one of the highest in Europe? Are the differences in income between rich and poor greater in Switzerland than in its neighbouring countries? To what extent do government transfers compensate for inequalities?

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Inequality of income distribution

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Poverty and deprivation

Information on absolute or relative income poverty and on material and social deprivation

Middle income group

Part of the middle income group and burden of compulsory expenditure: progression since 1998

Subjective well-being and living conditions

Subjective well-being and living conditions in Switzerland and in Europe in different areas of life

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