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Brazil Census reveals deep inequalities for people with disabilities
Data from the 2022 Census released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) reveals significant socioeconomic disparities for people with disabilities in Brazil.
Economically, workers with disabilities earn an average monthly income of R$ 2,053, approximately 30% less than the R$ 2,890 earned by those without disabilities. This wage gap persists across all economic sectors. Furthermore, the employment rate for people with disabilities is 29%, significantly lower than the 55.8% recorded for the population without disabilities.
Living conditions also show marked inequality. Only 59.8% of households with people with disabilities have access to sewage systems or septic tanks, compared to 63.1% for those without disabilities. Digital inclusion is another challenge, as only 78.9% of these households have internet access, versus 90.2% for the general population.
Education remains a critical barrier. The illiteracy rate among youth aged 15 to 29 with disabilities was 12.2%, which is 12 times higher than the 1% rate observed among their peers without disabilities. While there has been an increase in higher education enrollment via distance learning, structural barriers in schools continue to impact educational frequency.
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ANAPcD · Brazil · IBGE · João Hallak Neto · Luanda Botelho
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The illiteracy rate for people without disabilities was 1.0% in 2022. oglobo.globo.com · tconline.com.br · correiodecarajas.com.br · correiodobrasil.com.br · rpnews.com.br · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The illiteracy rate among youth aged 15 to 29 with disabilities was 12.2% in 2022. oglobo.globo.com · tconline.com.br · correiodecarajas.com.br · correiodobrasil.com.br · rpnews.com.br · +3 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The average monthly income for workers with disabilities was R$ 2,053 in 2022. tribunadepetropolis.com.br · www.araucarianoar.com.br · bsbtimes.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · mrnews.com.br · +6 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The 2022 Census recorded 14.4 million people with disabilities in Brazil. oglobo.globo.com · www.spacemoney.com.br · bpmoney.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] The level of occupation among people with disabilities was 29% in 2022. tribunadepetropolis.com.br · bsbtimes.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · bpmoney.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · +3 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Only 78.9% of households with people with disabilities have home internet access. www.acordacidade.com.br · gazetanoticias.com · mauaagora.com.br · ojornaldaregiao.com.br · caririceara.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] The average monthly income for workers without disabilities was R$ 2,890. www.araucarianoar.com.br · bsbtimes.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · mrnews.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · +6 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Only 59.8% of people with disabilities live in homes with septic tanks or sewage network connections. www.acordacidade.com.br · gazetanoticias.com · mauaagora.com.br · ojornaldaregiao.com.br · caririceara.com