EU Report: More Than 1 in 4 Greeks at Risk of Poverty or Exclusion

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More than one in four people in Greece are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, the second-highest proportion in the European Union, according to a European Commission report published Tuesday that also highlights persistent gaps in wages, employment opportunities and living standards.

The Commission’s European Employment and Social Outlook 2026 puts the proportion of people facing poverty or social exclusion in Greece at 27.5%, compared with an EU average of 20.9%. Only Bulgaria recorded a higher rate, at 29%, while Romania followed closely at 27.4%. The findings come as the Greek labor market continues to record wage increases and improvements in employment, but the gains have yet to translate into comparable progress in purchasing power and broader living standards.

The annual report, which this year focuses on the quality of employment and its contribution to economic performance, examines wages, job security, working conditions and social indicators across the EU. Its findings for Greece point to several areas where the country continues to lag behind its European counterparts, from the purchasing power of wages to the