Executive summary - Social needs of the inmigrant population
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Executive summary - Social needs of the inmigrant population
Report 6 on social needs by population group focuses on five different social segments: children, young adults, senior citizens, women and immigrants.
In report 6.5 we analyze the social needs of inmigrant population:
Once the impact of the financial crisis had abated, most immigrants found jobs again, with no major differences between them and native-born workers. However, there is still a significant income gap between the two groups due to the higher concentration of immigrants (especially women) in more insecure jobs and in sectors that are not as well paid.
Housing is a social need that presents immigrant families with difficulties when it comes to meeting their requirements satisfactorily due to high costs, insufficient supply in the rental market and the lack of effective public aid. The consequence of this is a considerable financial overburden as a result of the spending associated with residential accommodation and access to housing that is worse in terms of its suitability for habitation.
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