More than half of taxpayers declare annual income below €10,000
More than one in two taxpayers in Greece declare annual taxable income of less than €10,000, highlighting the significant income disparities in the country's economy, according to the latest tax return data.
The figures show that more than 4.7 million individuals reported either zero income or annual taxable earnings below €10,000 in their 2025 tax returns, which concern income earned in 2024.
Total declared income reaches record level
Despite the large number of low-income taxpayers, total income reported to the tax authorities reached a record €115.93 billion in 2025.
This represents an increase of approximately €9.9 billion, or 9.3%, compared with the previous year.
The rise in declared income is one of the main findings of the latest tax return statistics, reflecting an increase in the overall amounts reported by individuals.
Income inequality remains a major concern
However, the record total does not reflect an equal distribution of income among taxpayers.
The fact that more than 4.7 million individuals declared zero or less than €10,000 in annual taxable income highlights the concentration of income disparities across Greek households.
The figures underline the contrast between the growth in total declared earnings and the financial situation of a substantial proportion of the population.
Source:Kathimerini
