The severe material and social deprivation rate (SMSD) is an EU-SILC indicator that shows an enforced lack of necessary and desirable items to lead an adequate life. The indicator, distinguishes between individuals who cannot afford a certain good, service or social activities. It is defined as the proportion of the population experiencing an enforced lack of at least 7 out of 13 deprivation items (6 related to the individual and 7 related to the household). ;

EU Indicator ;

Severe material and social deprivation rate by age group and sex (sdg_01_31) ;

INSTAT-The indicator is based on the EU-SILC (statistics on income, social inclusion and living conditions) from 2023 and on.;