Holidays, owning a car, heating the house... Spain falls behind Europe and ranks among the five countries that can afford the least despite economic growth

The Spanish economy shows growth, but material and social deprivation affects 8.1% of the population, rising from 7.4% in 2015. This trend contrasts with the EU average, which has decreased. Families with children under 16 are particularly impacted, with higher deprivation rates. The analysis by Funcas highlights that despite economic expansion, living conditions have not improved significantly. The elderly population has seen a decrease in deprivation rates, while working-age adults face similar challenges to the national average. The study links past pension policies to increased deprivation among seniors.