In 2023, Greece saw a severe material and social deprivation rate of 13.5%, making it one of the highest in the European Union.
This figure places Greece well above the EU average of 6.8%, which rose slightly from 6.7% in 2022.
Among EU countries, Greece ranks third in terms of severe deprivation, following Romania (19.8%) and Bulgaria (18.0%). Other countries with high rates include Hungary (10.4%) and Spain (9.0%).
In contrast, countries like Slovenia (2.0%), Cyprus (2.4%), and Sweden, Luxembourg, and Estonia (all at 2.5%) reported the lowest levels of deprivation, showcasing a significant disparity in living conditions within the EU.
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(Source: Eurostat)