Young Greeks are among the latest in the EU to leave their parental homes, with the average age being 30.6 years in 2023. This trend places Greece alongside countries like Croatia and Slovakia, where young people also gain independence relatively late. Additionally, Greece faces high overcrowding rates for young people, with a significant gap compared to the general population, highlighting ongoing housing challenges for the country’s youth.
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In 2023, Greece reported a severe material and social deprivation rate of 13.5%, significantly higher than the EU average of 6.8%. This places Greece among the top three countries in the EU for deprivation, following Romania and Bulgaria.
While a recent EU report reveals rising living costs as the main concern for 90% of Europeans, Greece stands out with a cost of living below the EU average. This comes amidst a general surge in expenses across the bloc, particularly driven by housing and energy prices.
In 2023, Greece recorded one of the shortest average working life durations in the European Union, with significant gender disparities. Greek women had an average working life of 30.6 years, well below the EU average of 34.7 years. This contrasts sharply with countries like Sweden and the Netherlands, which lead the EU with the longest working lives.
Over the past two decades, Greece has experienced significant growth in internet access, with household connectivity rising from 12% in 2002 to 85% in 2022. Despite this progress, rural areas still lag behind, and overall internet speeds remain lower than the European average. Increased daily internet usage and a surge in online activities, such as searching for goods and services, highlight the nation’s digital evolution.
Recent 2023 data shows Greece’s AIC and GDP per capita significantly below the EU average, both at 33% less. This highlights Greece’s ongoing economic challenges and low household material welfare compared to other EU countries.