Half of Greeks fault compatriots’ morals
Nearly half of Greeks view their fellow citizens’ morality negatively, placing Greece fourth globally among countries most skeptical of their compatriots’ ethics, according to a Pew Research Center survey released this year.
The study, conducted across 25 countries during the first four months of 2025, found that 44% of Greeks hold a very or somewhat negative view of their fellow citizens’ morals, while 55% view them positively.
Greece ranked behind the US (53%), Turkiye (49%), and Brazil (48%) in negative assessments. Canada and Indonesia topped the positive end, with 92% of residents viewing compatriots favorably.
Pew researchers asked participants whether nine behaviors – including extramarital affairs, marijuana use, gambling, pornography, abortion, and homosexuality – were morally unacceptable.
The survey also found a political dimension: In more than half of participating countries, people who oppose the ruling party were more likely to view fellow citizens as immoral.
