In 2024, almost 10% of urban dwellers lived in households spending more than 40% of their income on housing — a burden most acute in Greece and Denmark.

Eurostat said the port of Piraeus ranked fourth, serving 10 million passengers.

Greece’s recycling rate is at just 5.2%, far below the EU average of 11.8%.

Greece recorded one of the lowest inflation rates in the EU—1.6%, down from 1.8% the previous month.

Eurostat data shows that Greeks report the highest levels of subjective poverty in Europe. We examine the deeper social and economic forces that fuel this collective feeling of deprivation

Eurostat’s 2024 data show Greece posting the EU’s second-lowest median wage, outpacing only Bulgaria and remaining well below the European average

New Eurostat data shows Greece ranks among the five poorest EU nations, with one in ten workers at risk of poverty and men faring significantly worse than women.

When it comes to travel budgets, Luxembourg leads the way. Its residents spend an average of 1,758 euros on foreign trips lasting at least four nights.

Specifically, 66.8% of Greek citizens reported difficulty making ends meet, compared with 37.4% in Bulgaria and 28.7% in Slovakia.

Among member states, the highest debt-to-GDP ratios at the end of Q2 2025 were recorded in Greece (151.2%).

Labor costs are driven by two main components: wages and salaries, and non-wage expenses such as social contributions

In Greece, the highest rate of material and social deprivation by age group is observed among young people aged 18–24.

Disparities are observed between the two sexes, as females have a life expectancy of 84 years compared to males’ 79 years across the EU.

The European Central Bank left its key interest rate at 2% and is expected to maintain that stance next month before reopening talks on possible cuts in the autumn.

The figures revealed that in 2024, Greek citizens were significantly worse off than those of other EU members, with 27.1% unable to cover dental costs.

Greece ranked fourth, with more than 30% of its population at risk of poverty—over three in ten people—unable to cover the cost of basic food.

Industry experts attribute the high alcohol prices primarily to Greece’s steep excise duties, combined with the value-added tax.

Out of 38 countries tracked by Eurostat, only Montenegro ranks higher in terms of the number of new businesses opened.

The Greek Ministry of Labour has challenged Eurostat figures showing the country leading the EU in long working hours, arguing that employees work fewer extra hours than reported

Meanwhile, Greece's booming tourism industry—surging since last year and maintaining high levels this season—has added upward pressure on prices, especially in the services sector.