The podcast series 'Stats in a Wrap' intends to attract a wide European audience of podcast fans who wish to be informed and entertained by the world of statistics. In this episode we are talking about living in the EU’s countryside. Rural areas are often misunderstood. For some, they're romantic havens from the stress of city life. For others, they're tough places to get work, healthcare and education. So, what do data reveal about rural living in the EU?