The Multiple Dimensions of Inequality in Greece
In recent years, following the debt crisis and alongside a general improvement in macroeconomic indicators, a decline in income inequality has also been observed in Greece, as recorded by the standard Gini index. However, numerous surveys based on households’ subjective assessments paint a less satisfactory picture. As this contradiction between statistical improvement and perceptions warrants further investigation, this study utilizes microdata from the EU-SILC and aggregate data from Eurostat and other national and European sources to look beyond standard income inequality indicators, focusing on five interconnected areas: the labor market, education, health, long-term care, and housing. According to the findings, despite progress compared to the crisis years, faster convergence with European averages is hindered by persistent structural imbalances. These sectoral inequalities do not operate independently; rather, they are mutually reinforcing, compounding disadvantages for vulnerable population groups. Consequently, addressing them requires coordinated policy interventions and institutional support.

