Single-parent families more exposed to precariousness in Brussels

An IBSA study shows that more than one in two single parents are at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the Brussels Region.

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In Brussels, more than one in two single parents are exposed to the risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to the latest IBSA Focus.

The Focus n°86 from the IBSA (Brussels Institute for Statistics and Analysis) sheds light on the socioeconomic situation of single-parent families in the Brussels Region. The study reveals concerning figures regarding the precariousness of these households.
The data indicates that single-parent families have the lowest median income compared to all other household types. Furthermore, three out of four families in this category are renters.
The analysis also highlights that single parents are less frequently employed and more often unemployed compared to parents living in couples with children.
These findings on income, employment, and housing paint a picture of the living conditions of single-parent families in Brussels. For more details, consult the IBSA Focus n°86.
Based on information from the official source: IBSA — Institut bruxellois de statistique et d’analyse (21/10/2026)