ELSTAT: One in Ten Greek Families Struggle to Provide Daily Meals for Their Children

The latest data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) has unveiled that one in ten Greek families with at least one child is unable to provide a full daily meal for them.

More specifically, families with at least one child under the age of 15 cannot afford to provide their children with at least one meal containing meat, chicken, or fish on a daily basis, according to ELSTAT.

The figures reveal a stark contrast between poor and non-poor households, with 31.7% of families living below the poverty line facing this challenge, compared to just 4.5% of non-poor households.

The situation extends beyond meals, with 2.2% of families with children under 15 unable to afford two pairs of properly fitting shoes for their children. This percentage rises to 6.0% among poor households, while it stands at 1.1% for non-poor families.

When it comes to daily nutrition, 2.7% of families with children under 15 cannot afford to provide their children with fruits and vegetables at least once a day. For families living in poverty, this figure jumps to 8.1%, while it drops to 1.3% for those not classified as poor.

The data also highlights the challenges in outdoor activities: 9.6% of households with children under 15 cannot afford basic outdoor recreational equipment. Among poor families, this figure reaches 29.9%, compared to 4.0% in non-poor families.

Social participation is equally affected, with 74.8% of children from poor households unable to regularly participate in recreational activities due to financial constraints, while the figure stands at 10.7% for non-poor families.

Source: tovima.com