Greece recorded the highest tax wedge on labour in the European Union in 2024, according to a new report from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD).
The data highlights the persistent structural cost burden on Greek employers and employees, despite broader economic recovery trends across the bloc.
The Commission's analysis also revealed that Greece ranked third in the EU for the share of recurrent property taxes in total tax revenue.
This combination of high labour taxation and significant property tax reliance points to a fiscal structure that continues to weigh on disposable income and business operating costs.
The release comes as foreign investment drives a sustained rally in the Greek stock market, with participants anticipating the trend will persist through the second half of 2026 and into early 2027.
The influx of overseas capital has helped offset concerns about domestic cost structures, but the tax wedge data serves as a reminder of the underlying fiscal challenges that could impact long-term competitiveness.