AI for inclusion, diversity and social impact
Globally, the World Health Organisation estimates that more than 1 billion people, about 15 per cent of the world’s population, live with some form of disability. In several countries, the employment rate of persons with disabilities remains significantly lower than in the general population. For example, in the United States, the employment rate of people with disabilities is less than 30 per cent, while in developing countries the gap is even greater.
In Europe, data on the employment of people with disabilities show a situation similar to the global one. According to a report by the European Commission, in 2020, around 50.7 per cent of people with disabilities aged between 20 and 64 were employed, compared to 75.1 per cent of people without disabilities.