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Greece's Deprivation Rate Jumps to 14% in 2024

9/17/2025

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In 2024, Greece reported a 14% rate of severe material and social deprivation, ranking third in the EU.
Romania (17.2%) and Bulgaria (16.6%) had higher rates, while the EU average decreased to 6.4%.
Greece's rate rose from 13.5% in 2023, contrasting with declines in Romania and Bulgaria.
Young people under 18 experienced a 7.9% deprivation rate.
Women faced higher deprivation (6.6%) than men (6.2%), with over 26.9% of Greeks at risk of poverty or social exclusion.

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In 2024, Greece reported a 14% rate of severe material and social deprivation, ranking third in the EU.
Romania (17.2%) and Bulgaria (16.6%) had higher rates, while the EU average decreased to 6.4%.
Greece's rate rose from 13.5% in 2023, contrasting with declines in Romania and Bulgaria.
Young people under 18 experienced a 7.9% deprivation rate.
Women faced higher deprivation (6.6%) than men (6.2%), with over 26.9% of Greeks at risk of poverty or social exclusion.